Chapter: 9*****ZANE:“Brad, I told you not to bring work to me on my off days. You know I’m allowed to rest, right?”My assistant stood in front of me, clutching the file in his hands like if I didn’t sign it, the world was going to end or something. And… Why the hell does his suit look like it’s choking him?“I’m sorry, sir. I never would have distracted you if it wasn’t important.”“Do you know you look stressed?” I pointed out. “What I need you to do right now is go home and rest.”I leaned back in my chair, rubbing a hand over my face. Every part of my body ached. I hadn’t rested in a while, and the one day I chose to rest, this fucking happens.“I’m tired, Brad, and stressed, and for one day I just want peace. I don’t want contracts and documents shoved in my face.”“It’s the Lancaster deal, sir. The board need your—”“Enough,” I quickly cut him off.There was a weird moment of silence between us.I exhaled slowly, forcing myself to calm down. “Leave it in my study. I’ll look a
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