Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 45 Counterplot

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Caden abruptly rose to his feet, his tall frame rigid, his expression icy and detached, with his thin lips pressed into a firm line.

His gaze present it?”

I over me as he said coolly, “You claim to have evidence–why not

He turned to Stella, Sabrina, and the others and issued command, “All of you, return to your seats.”

At Caden’s words, Stella had no choice but to clench her jaw and reluctantly return to her chair at the meeting table.

“What proof do you have to accuse me of tampering with the design plans?” Stella asked, her voice trembling as she drew a deep breath. “Rosaline, let me remind you–spreading false accusations is against the law!” She paused, her tone sharp. “I understand you’ve never thought highly of me, but that doesn’t give you the right to wish my name!”

A soft laugh slipped from me as I looked at the flustered Stella. “Why the rush, Stella? With Mr. Holbrook overseeing this, there’s no reason to panic. If you’re not involved, I trust he won’t accuse you unfairly. However, if you are responsible, I’m confident he won’t spare anyone who jeopardizes the company’s interests!”

I paused deliberately before shifting my attention back to Caden. “Don’t you agree, Mr. Holbrook?”

Caden arched a brow, his expression unreadable, offering no clear response.

Caden’s POV:

Rosaline’s confident stance suggested she truly had something solid to back her claim.

This development was turning out to be far more intriguing than I’d anticipated.

I had initially intended for Yale to dig into the matter, but now it seemed like there was no longer a need.

baffled me, however, was

dependable in her work. Why would she risk damaging the company’s interests just to

of the secretariat, Stella would also be held accountable for poor oversight if

the main issue- since I’ve pinpointed when the design plans were taken, all we need to do is review the

alarm.

quite observant about these minor details,” Rosaline

to explain. only heard about it from someone

that the surveillance has already been repaired?” Rosaline

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Chapter 45 Counterplot

Stella’s voice quivered

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pieced together most of what was happening. I turned to Yale, who stood silently by my side. and issued a curt order. “Check the surveillance

replied, bowing slightly in deference.

to have the entire situation

the timeframe covering Rosaline’s trip to the airport and her return earlier this morning was retrieved and brought back to the meeting room for

he

on the table

followed the instruction, turning on the computer and connecting the projector. Moments later, the surveillance footage stored on the

sorting through documents, removing the design plans

drawings, not blank sheets

moment.

the drawings, she returned them to the folder, locked it

of the morning, no one approached her desk. It wasn’t until lunchtime that the office emptied out as the staff headed

cafeteria, a middle–aged woman in a cleaner’s

With swift, deliberate motions, she opened the

swapping the design drawings without evidence. Now that the surveillance footage has exposed the truth, it’s clear I had. nothing to do with it. You’ve wrongfully humiliated me in front of everyone. Don’t you think you owe me an