The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 85

Zane's expression darkened. "What happened to your face?"

Vivian refused to admit the truth, claiming it was an allergic reaction.

Zane could spot a handprint from a mile away. His voice dropped to a dangerous octave. "Who hit you?"

Vivian wouldn't say, stubbornly sticking to her allergy lie.

"Does Gideon know?"

At the mention of Gideon, Vivian's tears spilled over instantly.

Assuming the worst, Zane's face turned completely stormy. "Did he do this?"

Vivian shook her head. "Please, don't ask. I just need a minute to calm down. What's the plan with Ms. Yale tonight?"

Zane's brows knit tightly. "I'm taking you home. Then I'm going to have a word with him to see exactly what his game is."

Vivian protested. Either Gideon or Zane could sign the acquisition contract for Vance Properties, but until one of them actually did, she couldn't afford to offend either side.

"He didn't hit me. Just let it go."

Zane's mind instantly jumped to one specific person—the loud, entirely classless woman from the night before. Gideon's sister.

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The next morning.

Zane was flipping through some documents when Jasper walked in, yawning loudly and looking like he hadn't slept in a week.

"Were you out robbing graves last night?"

"What do you think I was doing?" Jasper exploded, the annoyance instantly flaring. "You, the big hotshot CEO, played the hero, grabbed the girl, and sped off. Who do you think was left standing in the cold cleaning up your mess?"

"I got screamed at by that psycho for twenty minutes."

Zane had fully expected Jasper to get yelled at, though he didn't feel too bad about it. Knowing Jasper's volatile temper, he definitely gave as good as he got and likely put the girl in her place. That was precisely why Zane had called him to handle it.

Zane offered a placating smile. "That was a Grant family daughter. Just let it slide."

"Let it slide? My ass! I completely tore into her last night. The lunatic actually tried to hit me. Who the hell does she think she is?"

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