Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 67 Is Jasper That Perfect?

Rosaline’s POV:

Finished

“Jasper?” Caden narrowed his eyes as his expression darkened. “Rosaline, are you doing this on purpose by abusing your authority for personal gain?

I knew it. Caden would react the moment I mentioned Jasper’s name.

Of course, I had already prepared myself to deal with his reaction when I chose Jasper.

Meeting his icy glare, I replied, “Caden, what kind of twisted thoughts are running through your head? Jasper was chosen by Mr. Collins. Isn’t it our job to meet the client’s demands? Besides, what’s wrong with Jasper? He’s got the looks, the physique, and the popularity. I think he’s the perfect fit.”

Caden’s handsome face twisted with anger.

He stood abruptly and his long legs closed the distance between us in a single step. “So, that’s why you like Jasper?”

I was taken aback by his words,

What nonsense was this? It’hen had I ever said I liked Jasper?

“Caden, we’re talking about work right now,” I said firmly, taking a step back to avoid this pointless argument. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll get going.”

Freya was ready to jump in if needed, but to my relief, Caden didn’t follow me out.

1 let out a breath of relief, silently hoping he’d stay in this rational state moving forward.

To avoid more awkward encounters with him, I decided to pull an all–nighter at the office.

As the night deepened, I was arranging the schedule for tomorrow’s rehearsal when my phone suddenly

rang.

I glanced at the screen. It was Grandpa calling.

I answered the phone quickly, “Grandpa.”

“Rosaline, my dear! Why haven’t you called me in so long? Are you doing okay?” Grandpa’s hearty voice boomed over the line.

swelled within

been a while since I’d reached out to him.

a smile.

busy lately!” I said

laughed heartily. “So, how’s the grandson–in–law I picked

you thinking? Caden is petty, bad–tempered, moody, and he

Is Jasper

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take your time with Caden. You’ll see that my choice

went dead with the sound of a

and his unwavering faith in Caden.

for me to figure him out.

being mated to

front of me. I looked up and was greeted

against the wall. His shirt

It was Caden.

at him

had he gotten

Caden’s POV:

and a

how Rosaline

to reign over Rivemon

nothing

Jasper was somehow perfect in her eyes.

you doing here?” she asked, clearly startled to

in pressing her further after looking

I would only get an

I said

almost immediately. “You go ahead. I

caught me off guard.

work all night just to

me that much?

thought irritated me, and I glanced at my watch. It was already midnight. “As your boss and

Rosaline’s POV:

Fri, 14 Mar