Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 51 Argue with Me

Caden’s POV

Finished

The real reason I didn’t want to go back wasn’t just to avoid my mother finding out, but because I wanted more time with Rosaline.

Whenever I returned home, she would lock herself in her room and stay hidden away.

Grandpa had a point–I really needed to find ways to spend more time with her, just the two of us.

I wanted to understand her on a deeper level.

I narrowed my eyes and leaned back, but no matter how hard I tried, my attention kept drifting toward her.

Rosaline’s hands were firmly clutching the steering wheel as she drove, completely absorbed in the road, unaware that I had been watching her the entire time.

The streets were peaceful under the night sky.

The neon lights outside, shifting hues, flickered through the car window, casting an almost magical glow on her.

I glanced at her profile and spoke quietly, “Rosaline, Stella’s been let go from the company. What’s your opinion on that?”

“Hmm?” Rosaline seemed a bit confused, pausing for a moment before responding, “She had it coming. Plus, she hurt you tonight.”

I turned to her, my tone more serious, “What I meant was, I’m thinking of promoting you to head the secretariat department.”

Although Rosaline had only been with the company for half a month, her skills were more than sufficient

for the role.

I wanted to offer her more chances to grow.

To my surprise, she declined without a second thought, “No, thank you.”

I was caught off guard, “Why not?”

The position of head of the secretariat at Eclipse Group was one that many would eagerly fight for.

Yet, Rosaline had turned it down so casually.

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She answered calmly, I’m thinking of what’s best for you. Think about it–there are still over two mo until we call off our engagement. After that, I’ll be gone, and you’ll have to find a new leader. It’s better make a smart choice now and pick someone you’re both satisfied with and capable of handling the role.”

are you going?” I asked,

won’t be staying in

of disappointment washed over me.

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51 Argue with

Rosaline’s POV

about 30 minutes, we reached

finished

situated right in the heart of Anshire, owned by the Eclipse Group,

comes here to unwind, but this

the car and said. “We’ve

Caden didn’t reply.

in his seat, eyes shut tightly, breathing steady, looking as though he was

his shoulder, saying, “Caden, we’ve arrived, wake up!”

hand tightly, “Tessa! Tessa,

Caden?” I was taken aback by his intense reaction.

earth was happening with him

what he said, it sounds like a girl named Tessa has left

like Caden? Did she turn him down?

doesn’t seem likely.

status, it was hard to imagine

With someone as exceptional as him, how could anyone resist his

would she leave if he

Tessa is no longer

that’s likely why

more I thought about it, the more likely it seemed, but seeing the look on Caden’s face–pale and sweaty–I

wiped the sweat from his forehead and reassured me, “It’s alright, just a nightmare.”

Caden’s POV:

was a nightmare.

myself back in that suffocating, dark room.

beaten by several werewolves, the fear and exhaustion weighing me down. I felt

Tessa’s hand grinned mine desperately her voice urgent as she said “Caden

un! They’re onne

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get

heard her voice once

Tessa was calling

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was holding Tessa’s hand, both of us running desperately

Forest.