The Reign of Zane Gardner

Chapter 70 - Confronting Ridicule with Dignity

As David Brown's booming laughter and condescending remarks filled the room, Zane sat calmly in his chair, unfazed by the judgment and ridicule he had grown accustomed to receiving. He had faced similar treatment from others who knew of his past as the former son-in-law of the wealthy Amber family. And David was no exception.

"Ha, you may not know me personally," David sneered, a smirk playing on his lips. "But you're quite the talk among Mr. Amber's employees. The son-in-law who was just a hitchhiker! Ha ha ha."

Zane remained silent, maintaining his composure despite David's rude remarks. It was clear that David's perception of him was heavily influenced by Amber's version of events. The condescending tone and derogatory comments made it clear that David held a deep-seated disdain for Zane.

But David was not done yet. "I can't believe I'm actually meeting you here, after your divorce from Mrs. Nora Amber," he continued, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "What brings you here? Looking