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

a smile.

Grandpa. Just really busy lately!” I

good.” Grandpa laughed heartily. “So, how’s the grandson–in–law I picked out for you? Not bad,

“Grandpa, what were you thinking? Caden is petty,

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

line went dead with the sound of a chuckle, leaving me utterly

and his unwavering

swings made it hard for me to

being mated to

my phone down, a shadow loomed in front of me. I looked up and

blended into the night, the man stood casually leaning against the wall. His shirt was unbuttoned at the collar, revealing a glimpse of his

It was Caden.

stared at him

had he

Caden’s POV:

bad–tempered, moody, and

really how

Pack–a leader destined to reign over Rivemon and

nothing to Rosaline.

somehow perfect in her

what are you doing here?” she asked, clearly startled to see

in pressing her further after looking

point in asking. I would only get an answer I

home,” I said flatly.

almost immediately. “You go ahead. I still

caught me off guard.

to work all night

me that

me, and I glanced at my watch. It was already midnight. “As your boss and fiancé, I’m ordering you

Rosaline’s POV:

Fri, 14 Mar