Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 70 The Accident During Filming

“Huh?” I looked at Caden in astonishment.

What on earth is he up to now?

Caden gave I’ll do it

e a cold glance. “Didn’t you say you needed a demonstration?

Jasper looked at me as if he wanted to say something, but he held back.

I couldn’t help but feel exasperated too. Jasper was a renowned actor, after all.

Did this little advertisement require the mighty CEO to personally step in?

Finished

It didn’t take a genius to figure out that Caden was probably feeling a pang of jealousy. Seeing me and Jasper collaborating must have rubbed him the wrong way.

He’d always been dismissive of any interaction between Jasper and me.

Caden was always so domineering but nobody on set dared to challenge him.

Jasper could only step aside and silently watch us.

Soon, filming resumed.

The moment Caden stepped onto the set, he commanded attention like a spotlight had turned on just for him. His presence was magnetic, no less dazzling than Jasper’s.

“Absolutely perfect! The photographer’s eyes sparkled with awe as he showered Caden with praise.

I glanced at the footage. Admittedly, Caden standing beside me did create an even more striking visual. The chemistry on screen was undeniable.

“Alright, Caden, let’s leave this to the stars of the shoot,” I whispered, giving his shoulder a light pat in an attempt to coax him down..

Sure, he seemed satisfied, but Annie was glaring at us, visibly upset, while Jasper’s expression had darkened considerably.

into a faint smile as he took my hand, ready to lead me

chandelier on the ceiling shake loose and plummet straight toward me.

Three voices cried out in unison–Caden,

the closest, reacted instantly. His strong arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me to the ground

we fell, and the next thing I knew, there was a deafening

chandelier hit the floor, shattering into countless shards.

flew up and sliced into my leg, instantly drawing

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to

instinctively tried to wriggle free. Put me down, I protested.

this would

voice carried an authority that left no room

Finished

I remembered my current disguise as a low–ranking Omega. If anyone noticed how quickly I

choice but to allow him to carry me out of the

nestled in his embrace, I couldn’t help but notice the warmth of his chest and the way it made my cheeks flush.

was so close that

studio entrance, I

she was still here.

snuggled closer to Caden’s chest and looped my arms around

However, Caden’s icy gaze froze her in her tracks. She let go of him as

carried me to the car and gently placed

was worried that the doctor might notice how quickly my wound would heal. I tried one last time

to the hospital. End of discussion.”

was a losing battle anyway. I’d just have

Grandpa found out, he’d tease me

my leg and reassured us. “Luckily, it’s just a light cut. Apply some ointment, and you’ll be fine in a few

you,” I said, smiling politely.

on

take you home to rest,” he said softly as he carried me back to the car.

gazed at him, the events from earlier replayed in my mind. “Caden, do you think what happened

Eclipse Group’s equipment underwent regular inspections. The chandelier, like everything else, would’ve