Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 86 Openly Dining With Another Man

Rosaline’s POV:

Finished

Jasper took me to a fancy restaurant for dinner. By the time we got there, he had already made sure the entire place was closed off just for us.

He had his assistant handle it, mostly to avoid any unwanted attention from his female fans.

But more importantly, he wanted to make sure we wouldn’t be interrupted or photographed by anyone who might be lurking around.

“What would you like to have? The steaks here are excellent,” Jasper asked, handing me the menu.

I took it and flipped through it without much thought, responding casually, “I’ll have the steak, then.”

“Rosaline, are you alright? Are you still upset about what happened with Stella?” Jasper asked, his eyes full of

concern.

I gave him a faint smile, trying to brush it off. “It’s nothing. I haven’t really thought about it.”

“Then why do you look so down?” Jasper asked, pushing a little further.

I didn’t know the answer. It wasn’t like what Caden did last night had anything to do with me, but I still couldn’t shake the feeling of unease.

Not wanting Jasper to focus too much on my mood, I changed the subject. “By the way, you mentioned that the company’s development plan was ready. Let’s go over it.”

“Sure.” Jasper nodded and pulled out his tablet. As he opened up the plan, he began explaining the details to

me.

I was seated next to him, discussing the future development of the company.

We got so caught up in the conversation about the company that in.

didn’t even notice

Caden’s POV:

the restaurant and immediately spotted Rosaline, sitting way

in his ear, a

relaxed, confident look was something I’d never seen her give me

exactly was

them, but the restaurant owner stopped me. “I’m sorry, Sir, the restaurant is reserved for the evening. We

spare him a glance. “Step aside,”

owner froze as he recognized me, his voice shaky. “Mr. Holbrook … Of course… I’m sorry…

he quickly moved aside

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but Rosaline barely acknowledged me. She glanced up, then locked her tablet and calmly started eating her

was it. I was

let her ignore

my voice cold.

up and stepped in front of her. “Caden, don’t push it.”

your concern,” I snapped, shoving him aside and pulling

I’m eating?” Rosaline snapped, yanking

enough. I’ll take you somewhere nicer,” I said, trying to keep my

fine. I like it here. Mr. Holbrook, unless you have something important to do, please leave. Don’t disturb my dinner with

crossed a

you are!” I hissed, losing my cool. “You’re out here eating with another man right in front of me? Don’t you care about your fiancé at all?”

laugh, her lips pressing into a tight line. “Mr. Holbrook, I haven’t forgotten. What we

Jasper’s POV:

believe what I was hearing.

with Caden wasn’t anything

meant there was no real connection