Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 88 Trendy Search (Part One)

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Ishot Caden a sharp, angry look, but before he could say anything, my stomach gave a loud, hungry growl.

He smirked. “You better eat, or you’ll make yourself sick.”

After an exhausting day, including a trip to the police station to give my statement, I hadn’t eaten anything, and now my body was demanding food.

I sighed, deciding not to waste my energy being angry. There was no point in punishing myself over it.

Grabbing my knife and fork, I dove into the steak in front of me, eating with enthusiasm.

“By the way, what’s going on with Stella today? Why is she causing trouble for you again?” Caden asked, glancing up from his plate.

I pulled at the corner of my mouth in frustration. “You still don’t get it? It’s because of you. Don’t you know that Stella has feelings for you?”

Caden let out a low chuckle, not saying anything.

“What’s so funny?” I shot him an annoyed glare.

His smile was knowing, like he understood something I didn’t.

“Nothing,” he said, his smile stretching into something teasing as he watched me closely.

I rolled my eyes. He probably thought I was jealous.

get a little complicated,” he continued, his tone

“As for today, with Queenie’s testimony, things suddenly more serious. “But don’t worry. I’ve got it all under control.”

His voice was reassuring, and I felt a small rush of relief.

though, was finding proof that Stella had been the one to make the first move. If we

finished the steak quickly, lost in thought, and as I wiped my mouth, Caden placed a piece of his steak onto my plate. “Try this one.”

the piece of steak he offered just as

in

came through. “Mr.

speakerphone so I could hear too. “Did you find

regret. “Just a day after we located Isaac, he died in a car accident. I’m sorry, Mr. Holbrook.

taken aback.

as he processed the news. After a few seconds of silence, he responded with co certainty,

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“Yes, Sir!”

the call and turned to me with a heavy

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too much of a coincidence–someone was

yesterday. Together, we went to Lover’s Lake, where I gave them a thorough account of

back at Eclipse Group, it was nearly noon.

stepped out of the car and started heading toward the building, two large black wolves charged at me, surrounding me with aggressive

with graying hair marched forward, her eyes locked onto me with

you want?” I asked, unafraid but curious

stance was full of anger–it was

woman, did they really think they could intimidate me in front of

as she stomped toward me,

off me, my voice cold. “Who are

about to

The woman lurched toward me again, her eyes burning with fury. “You evil woman! You pushed my daughter

was Stella’s mother.

wolves–probably her allies–had come

”