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 when Caden

Caden’s POV:

spotted Rosaline,

his ear,

something I’d never

exactly was their relationship?

sorry, Sir, the restaurant is reserved for the evening. We aren’t taking any

even spare him a

he recognized me, his voice shaky. “Mr. Holbrook … Of course…

brief pause, he quickly moved aside without

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glanced up, then locked her tablet and calmly started eating her steak, pretending like I wasn’t even

it. I was beyond frustrated.

couldn’t let her ignore me like that.

hand, my voice cold. “Let’s go.”

up and stepped in front of her.

concern,” I snapped, shoving him aside

see I’m eating?” Rosaline snapped, yanking

good enough. I’ll take you somewhere nicer,” I said,

like it here. Mr. Holbrook, unless you have something

crossed

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

line. “Mr. Holbrook, I haven’t forgotten. What we

Jasper’s POV:

believe what I was

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

no real connection between