Chapter 10

After hanging up, Camille fixed me with a cold, steely glare. "Did you hear me? "Go pick up Kieran. And make sure the room's ready." I couldn't have cared less who this despicable woman was meeting. What gnawed at me, though, was the contract. "Ms. Layton, there's a serious problem with this contract. "As far as I know, the Zane family is tangled up in financial disputes. I'm worried—" Before I could finish, Camille snapped, "Max! You're nothing but a lapdog for my family. You do as I say! "Enough with the nonsense!" I frowned. "Ms. Layton, if that's the case, you should sign this contract yourself. I'm not getting involved in this project." "What did you just say?" Camille's voice grew louder. Before I could react, she kicked me hard, sending me sprawling to the floor. "You ungrateful bastard! How dare you talk back to me? "You're signing this contract, and you're doing it now. "If you won't, then get the hell out of my family for good." She thought her threats would sh