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.

within me.

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

a smile.

fine, Grandpa. Just really busy lately!” I

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

thinking? Caden is petty, bad–tempered, moody, and he constantly bullies me.”

Jasper That

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amusement. “Rosaline, take your time with Caden. You’ll see that my

the sound of

was with Grandpa and his unwavering faith in Caden.

it hard for me to figure him

imagine being mated

loomed in front of me. I looked up and was

night, the man stood casually leaning against the

It was Caden.

him in surprise.

he gotten here?

Caden’s POV:

bad–tempered, moody, and a

that really how Rosaline sees me?

to reign

I was nothing to Rosaline.

was somehow perfect in her eyes.

here?” she asked, clearly

her further after looking

asking. I would only get an answer

I said

her head almost immediately. “You go ahead. I still have work to do. I’m staying

caught me off

was willing to work all night just to avoid me.

me that

watch. It was already midnight. “As your boss and fiancé, I’m ordering you to stop working and go

Rosaline’s POV:

Fri, 14 Mar H