Counterback of the Despised Lima

Chapter 58 Be Kind

Rosaline’s POV:

Though my expression remained neutral, my mind spun win confusion.

Wasn’t Jasper :

supposed to be filming in Goldenwood?

Why was he back now?

The way Caden greeted him suggested they were good friends.

By the goddess, would Jasper say something to Caden?

It wasn’t that we had history, but Jasper always acted like he was chasing after me.

This was getting awkward.

The disguise I’d worked so hard on–it was slipping.

“We’ll head in now,” Caden said, nodding at Jasper before guiding me toward the private room.

I glanced back at Jasper, who still hadn’t followed us. Hesitant, I turned to Caden. “You know Jasper?”

Caden’s voice was flat. “Yeah, we were classmates.”

“Are you close?” I pressed, curiosity getting the better of me.

Caden’s gaze narrowed slightly. “Why? You seem interested in him.”

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“Of course not.” I quickly shook my head. “It’s just that a friend of mine is a fan of his. I didn’t realize you two knew each other. Guess I could ask you for an autograph now.”

“Is that so?” Caden’s lips curved up into a small, unreadable smile.

“Yeah,” I said, feeling a little guilty.

Sigh. It’s not like anything’s going on with Ryan, but Caden is so touchy about it. He’s mentioned my ‘status‘ more than

What would he think if he knew that Jasper had once turned down the Moon Goddess‘ blessing and chased after me for two years straight?

will you have?” Caden asked, handing me

I replied, distracted. I

He listed off a long series of dishes that left

usually

“Your hand’s still hurt. You should stick to something lighter.”

ordered everything for you,” Caden said, raising an eyebrow with a half–smile.

Be

realized–he’d ordered all

it. My thoughts kept circling

wrong with Starplay Entertainment?

It seemed unlikely.

issue, the gossip would have spread

worry gnawed at me. I couldn’t shake the fear that

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Finished

silent breath of relief, only to run into him as I headed to

against the wall, sunglasses on, cigar in

curled around him, and his striking face carried

saw me, he quickly stubbed out the cigar.

remembered I couldn’t stand the smell.

to

been really busy. I haven’t had time to go. through my emails.”

at them to know

years, Jasper had written me countless

was just a great coworker,

His gaze darkened with

“I thought you were filming in Goldenwood. What brought you back so

would have ended up someone

collapse, and their entertainment company was on the brink

met him, during a business trip.

in the entertainment industry. I persuaded my grandfather to invest in Thunderune’s company, which

the owner of Starplay,

people knew the truth–I was the one pulling

things were at their lowest. I helped get the company back on track, and

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connections to make sure he reached

led Jasper to

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Finished

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