Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 78

hapter 78 The Burnt of Liquor

Wendy’s POV:

The news from the set left me fuming.

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1 had schemed to provoke Annie into dealing with Rosaline, but who could’ve guessed Annie was incompetent? One round and she was utterly defeated.

What on earth does Rosaline, a low–ranking Omega, have that let her slip through trouble every time?

I decided to call Lilian for a shopping trip to calm my nerves. Just as I was about to head out, my butler approached and announced, “Ms. Wendy. Ms. Dixon is here to see you.”

I waved him off impatiently. “Not interested.”

“Yes. The butler bowed and left.

After setting a shopping date with Lilian, I got in my car and drove out.

However, as I exited the Crawford estate, a figure darted in front of my car.

Startled, I slammed the brakes and nearly smashed my head into the windshield.

“Which d’mn lunatic is this?” I stormed out of the car, only to see Stella standing there.

Frowning, I snapped, “Are you insane? Why are you blocking my car?”

“Ms. Crawford, you’ve got to help me,” Stella pleaded, looking utterly disheveled.

I didn’t need a recap of her situation. She had been banished from Eclipse Group after attacking Caden. While she hadn’t been officially cast out of the Eclipse Pack, her current status was as good as a rogue.

“Help you? I haven’t even settled accounts with you yet!” My temper flared. “Who told you to attack Caden?”

“That was an accident! Rosaline was my target!” Stella gritted her teeth, her eyes burning with hatred. “But who would’ve thought Caden would shield that lowly Omega? If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have been expelled, and I wouldn’t be jobless now!”

I smirked coldly. “So? If Rosaline’s the one who ruined you, why aren’t you going after her?”

think I don’t want to?” Stella’s fists clenched tightly. “But Rosaline’s always either at Eclipse Group Caden’s

or at

know, the lake’s pretty deep. If someone were to put wolfsbane

with her

out a stack of cash from my wallet and handed it to Stella. “As long as you can get it

up with desperate hope.

28 The Burnt of Luquot

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much you’ve done for him. After all, you’ve been with Eclipse Group for years. Even if you don’t have major accomplishments, you’ve worked hard. When the time comes, I’ll

don’t worry. By tomorrow, Rosaline will

burned brightly enough to make her reckless–she’d take care of

wait for your good news.”

be no one standing in my way of becoming the

left, I

Lover’s Lake at 9 a.m. tomorrow–don’t miss the show.”

Stella somehow failed, Queenie

your time

with Lilian until late into the night, buying plenty of things and having her carry the bags like a good little servant. On our way back, a familiar Rolls–Royce caught

Caden’s car, heading toward the outskirts.

that car!” I hurriedly

toward the countryside, and Lilian, sitting beside me, looked puzzled. “Wendy, where do

struck me, and I quickly asked, “What’s

replied, still confused.

I’m not mistaken, today is the

year on this date, Caden would visit

lose him,” I instructed

Caden’s POV:

family graveyard of the Eclipse Pack

winding path to

center of the hill stood a

resting place of my father, George Holbrook.

my gaze rested on the photograph etched into the stone. The man in the picture

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The Burnt

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