CHAPTER 28. Zero conviction

Ben was a man with a special charm, but ever since he had reunited with the mother of his child, that charm had disappeared for other women. It wasn’t surprising then that no one else paid him any attention in that crowded elevator, especially when he was wearing his usual cap, head down, grumbling at Zack over the phone.

His focus was on his best friend until he heard the conversation next to him, then both he and Zack fell silent.

“You have to accept it, honey, these men sleep around in private with as many as they can, but don’t think he’ll acknowledge you in public. Mr. Keller must have a mistress in every branch, and rumor has it he has many... branches.”

“Don’t mess with me, Ben! Where the hell is that?” Zack snapped angrily.

“Yes, I’m on the elevator...” Ben said offhandedly.

“I appreciate your concern, ladies, but whatever happens between Zack Keller and me is our business alone,” Andrea was saying, and for once, he was glad she defended herself, ev