The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 56

The next morning, Elara woke up completely sober. The physical cravings from the night before had entirely vanished.

She was incredibly thankful that Zane was a true gentleman, and that she hadn't thrown herself at him and made a disastrous mistake.

He had been nothing but honorable, while she had harbored dark thoughts of using intimacy as an escape. She truly despised herself for even considering it.

A woman with such tangled baggage was entirely unworthy of a man as upright as Zane. She felt a mix of self-loathing and profound relief.

Thankfully, nothing had happened. Their bond remained untainted.

She deeply valued their friendship. He always gave her a sense of comfort and absolute security.

It felt as though with him around, any obstacle could be effortlessly dismantled. Because of that, she hoped they could maintain this professional alliance for a long time.

Elara assumed her intense desires last night were simply the result of long-term frustration and a few too many drinks. She had no idea that Caleb Mercer had slipped a drug into her glass.

Just like any other day, Zane drove Elara to her office with perfect professional courtesy. In the car, he double-checked, "Do you remember what we talked about last night?"

A warm feeling blossomed in Elara's chest. "Yes. You said Caleb is into group activities."

Zane was momentarily speechless. "..."

"Just make sure you keep your absolute distance from him," Zane stressed. "Don't engage with him at all. His tactics are dirty, and you can't predict what he'll try next."

"I understand. Thank you for saving me, Mr. Whitaker."

"Don't mention it."

What an incredible man, Elara thought. Romance was fleeting, and passion even more so. Perhaps that was why a solid foundation of trust was the only thing that truly lasted.

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