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:

walk away, I felt a surge of anger. I wanted to

was managing the Lady

this morning, Caden ordered me to hand the project

it

phone pinged with a message

that thing I

Crawford. I’ll make sure that country bumpkin is

“Hurry up!”

but Wendy was clearly running

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had managed to clear

was no way Wendy would let this gonor

Just wart, Rowseline.

Roseline’s POV

had nearly finished

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

things had been moved

stuff?”

smirking openly. “I

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

It’s just a couple of shabby suitcases Queenie’s tone dripped with scorn. “Precious as they may be to you, we all know you’re from the countryside. Eclipse Pack’s been so generous in taking you in. feeding, and clothing you. Even the servant’s room here must be much better than wherever you came

Shabby?

leather cases from a master designer. The craftsmanship and materials were top–notch,

This clueless woman.

here? Just back from work, Caden walked in, his voice cold as he entered the

was trying to help Roseline by moving her things, and she accused me of stealing her junky suitcases. No

almost laughed in disbelief. “Caden, you heard her. She moved my stuffal

asking.”

from her grasp. “Queenie, did you tell someone to move Roseline’s things?”

presence made Queenie shrink back a little. “Caden, Aunt Eleanor told me

was her?” Caden’s