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.

notice

Caden’s POV:

the restaurant and immediately spotted Rosaline, sitting way too close

whispering something in his ear, a soft smile

I’d never

What exactly was their relationship?

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

even spare him a glance. “Step aside,” I

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

pause, he quickly moved aside without another

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

I

let her ignore me like

my voice cold.

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

aside and pulling Rosaline out of her

I’m eating?” Rosaline snapped, yanking her

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

it. She shot back, “I think this dinner is fine. I like it here. Mr. Holbrook, unless you have something important to do, please

crossed

eating with another man right

pressing into a tight line. “Mr. Holbrook, I haven’t

Jasper’s POV:

believe what I was hearing.

it sounded like her engagement with Caden wasn’t anything serious–just a temporary arrangement for three

no real connection