The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 44

Zane's downtown penthouse was nearly four thousand square feet.

After scanning his face to unlock the door, Zane told her she didn't need to take off her shoes since he didn't have any women's slippers.

While the lack of slippers was a small detail, it actually put Elara's mind at ease.

At least there wasn't a woman living here.

The living room was massive, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that spanned over forty feet, offering a sweeping panoramic view of the city's glittering skyline.

One wall was entirely dedicated to a towering wine cabinet stocked with fine vintages.

She thought she probably should have asked for a drink.

After all, alcohol made it easier to let go and let things happen naturally.

She really was...

Just as pathetic as Julian claimed.

When Zane returned with two cups of herbal tea, he found a profoundly lonely woman standing by the massive windows.

Yes, her silhouette looked heartbreakingly desolate.

All of his romantic, heated thoughts instantly evaporated.

How could a woman who had just had a screaming match with her husband, her eyes still red from crying, suddenly conjure up feelings of love or sexual desire for another man?

Maybe she just wanted to use the coffee as an excuse to discuss the acquisition.

Zane handed her the cup. "Coffee ruins your sleep."

Not coffee?

Was this a polite rejection?

"Thank you," she murmured.

Zane smiled, raising his cup slightly in a toast before taking a sip, gazing out at the night sky alongside her.

Late at night, in a single man's apartment, chatting about personal lives felt inappropriate. Besides, they weren't close enough for that kind of intimacy anyway.

She truly was... impulsive and reckless, acting solely on momentary bravado.

"Are you open to discussing the acquisition project at this hour?" Elara asked.

Just as he suspected. He had overthought it.

Zane smiled gently. "As long as you're interested, I'm happy to talk about whatever you want."

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