The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 59

Jasper had scrambled downstairs with the rest of the tenants, only to spot Julian's luxury car pulling out of the driveway. He immediately recognized the woman seeing Julian off—the anchor from the financial news network.

As adults, they didn't need to catch them in bed to know what was going on. The timing alone was a dead giveaway. The Sterling heir was keeping a mistress stashed in a residential complex.

"Boss, I just want a dinner date with Huiqing. Set it up for me, and I'll make sure this intel pays off."

"Done."

Zane hung up. After spending so much time with Elara, he knew her character. She was a woman of absolute principle. She must have found concrete evidence of Julian's affair, which explained her ruthless demeanor at The Sapphire Lounge that night.

But later, in the darkness of the club, she had broken down completely. Love was unforgiving like that—it demanded absolute loyalty and couldn't survive even a sliver of betrayal.

It was highly unlikely she would ever look back. It also explained why Sienna had practically ambushed Elara at the Vance office. If there was any hope for reconciliation, Julian wouldn't have been sneaking out of his mistress's apartment last night.

That evening, using a mix of grand professional excuses and perfectly timed "coincidences," Zane finally managed to coax Elara out for a walk.

It was a coastal city steeped in history, its architecture a sprawling mosaic of European and classical designs, a testament to its turbulent past. Amidst the bustling modern nightlife, the scars of a century were still visible in the stonework.

Zane had rolled up the sleeves of his crisp white dress shirt, walking side by side with Elara, who wore a simple, elegant dress. Under the warm glow of the streetlamps, their shadows intertwined and stretched across the cobblestones, looking every bit like two lovers on an evening stroll.

"Did everything go smoothly today?" Zane asked.

"Yes, largely thanks to your advice."

"If you run into any trouble, tell me. We're on the same side now."

His words settled a warm comfort in her chest. "I will. I won't hesitate to ask."

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