The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 57

Caleb smirked at Zane across the table. "You played me the other night, Zane. Did you score?"

Zane shot him an icy glare, his words carrying a double meaning. "We graduated from the same university. She's my junior."

The underlying warning was clear: Elara wasn't just Julian's wife; she was under Zane's protection, backed by their shared history.

Caleb just chuckled, completely brushing off the threat. With all the dark money he moved, he had seen it all. Did a silly college connection really trump millions of dollars?

He spent fortunes at Zane's clubs; he was a VIP client. Caleb smiled and dropped the subject. Some things didn't need to be said aloud as long as both parties understood the game.

He brought up Elara deliberately, marking his territory and declaring his interest. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Caleb walked away. Zane watched his retreating figure, his jaw tight. He couldn't guard Elara 24/7. He needed to warn her again.

After the meeting wrapped up, Zane learned from one of the executives overseeing the Vance Properties deal that Elara was out of town on a business trip.

Zane immediately called Jasper Yale into his office.

"At your service, boss."

"Find out exactly where President Vance went for her business trip."

Jasper stared at him in disbelief. "And then you're just going to 'coincidentally' bump into her?"

"Just get it done!"

"Boss, you keep making me run these sketchy stalking missions. You don't think she's going to catch on eventually?"

Zane kept his expression deadpan. "Then go seduce her secretary for inside information."

Jasper looked horrified. "She's old enough to be my mother!"

"I only have eyes for Huiqing!"

Zane had zero patience for his whining. "Stop complaining and go."

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