Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 25 Beneath the Eclipse

Roseline’s POV:

The following day, I woke up to an empty room.

Did Caden actually stay in the study all night?

I rubbed my temples, realizing I might’ve misunderstood him.

Finished

A man like him, sitting at the top of the world, probably has countless women throwing themselves at him. To him, I was just some low–level Omega.

Why would he be interested in me like that?

Honestly, it was better this way. In three months, we’d go our separate ways, end this engagement peacefully, and I could finally give my grandfather an explanation.

With that in mind, all the awkward feelings from last night disappeared.

After breakfast, I headed to Eclipse Group to pass the time.

As soon as I got there, Stella called me over.

“What’s up?” I looked at her coolly. This woman was always up to something; I felt she had a new trick in mind.

“Roseline, you’ve been here at Eclipse Group for a few days. I want you to handle the next season’s

collaboration with Lady Couture in Montagne.” She handed me a stack of documents. “These are the project. details; take a look.”

I glanced at the papers and saw nothing complicated. “Sure,” I replied casually.

Stella’s POV:

of anger. I wanted to transform into a wolf and

didn’t even know that I was managing the Lady Couture collaboration

morning, Caden ordered me to hand the project over to her.

made her so special? Was it just because

phone pinged with a message from Wendy.

thing I mentioned last

before replying, “Don’t worry, Ms. Crawford. I’ll make sure that country bumpkin

“Hurry up!”

was clearly running out

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Beneath

Roseline had managed to clear her

would let this gonor would

Just wart, Rowseline.

Roseline’s POV

I had nearly finished reviewing the documents Stella

Group planned to launch a few jewelry pieces for the collaboration next season, and my job was to oversee the progress.

got home, I found all my things had been moved to a room on the

moved my stuff?”

openly. “I told them to move it. Got a problem?”

you that touching other people’s things without permission is stealing?” I couldn’t believe

all know you’re from the countryside. Eclipse Pack’s been so generous in taking you in. feeding, and clothing you. Even

Shabby?

at her like she was an idiot. My grandfather had custom–ordered those leather cases from a master designer. The craftsmanship and materials were top–notch, yet to

This clueless woman.

on here? Just back from work, Caden walked in,

the victim. “Please, tell me if I’m wrong. I was trying to help Roseline by moving her things, and she accused me of stealing her junky suitcases. No one would pick those up off the street! Why would I want

in disbelief. “Caden, you heard

asking.”

arm from her grasp. “Queenie, did you tell

shrink back a little. “Caden, Aunt Eleanor told me to. She wants to remodel

was her?” Caden’s frown deepened.