The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 18

Jocelyn Yale had zero interest in her cousin's sarcastic commentary and abruptly hung up the phone.

A couple of days later, she received a call from Gideon Grant, complaining that her ex-husband was harassing his girl and telling her to put him on a leash.

Furious, Jocelyn ripped into Gideon over the phone.

Gideon scoffed, "He's been single for years. You must have had some hand in that."

Before hanging up, Gideon conveniently provided her with the exact time and place.

That night, Jocelyn stormed into The Sapphire Lounge and caught Zane looking far too cozy with a young girl.

The girl was Vivian Vance—the same socialite who had just warmed Gideon's bed and was now wrapped up in rumors with Zane.

Earlier that evening, Zane had explicitly instructed Vivian to play the part of an irrational, clingy bimbo. She committed to the role so flawlessly that Jocelyn immediately pointed a finger in Zane's face and started screaming.

Yes, literally pointing and screaming.

Zane wasn't even remotely prepared for the onslaught. He had zero defense. It was an absolute massacre—a flawless victory screen for his ex-wife's one-sided rage.

Naturally, Vivian got caught in the crossfire.

She had been forcing herself through the charade, but watching a towering, untouchable billionaire like Zane get publicly chewed out was incredibly entertaining.

Once you committed to being the villain, you might as well go all in. She clung to Zane's arm, her voice dripping with sugary sweetness. "Zane, say something!"

"You told me she cheated on you, and that's why you couldn't stand her."

Vivian broadcasted the juicy rumor at maximum volume. Zane panicked, pinching her waist hard to signal that the act was over.

But Vivian was having too much fun. Feigning innocent confusion, she batted her eyelashes. "You said you liked how pure and innocent I am."

"Zane Whitaker!" Jocelyn lunged forward, fully intending to slap the life out of him. The only reason she had held back this long was out of basic respect for Gideon.

Out of nowhere, Gideon appeared in the doorway. He swiftly yanked Jocelyn back, then grabbed Vivian and dragged her out of the room.

The girl was gone, but Zane was still trapped.

Jocelyn was seeing red. She charged at him, fists flying.

"You absolute bastard!"

"Since when are you into eighteen-year-olds?"

"Can you even get it up?"

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