Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 104 Tessa Is Afraid of the Dark

The number of people who knew about the design wasn’t too many,

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From Sabrina in the design department to Bruce and his assistant from Montagne, the photographer for the ad shoot, the spokesperson, and even some senior executives in the company, all of them had seen the prototype of the jewelry,

In other words, any one of them could have leaked the idea.

After hanging up the phone, I turned to Caden. “Who do you think leaked it?”

Caden replied calmly, “I’ve already had Yale look into it. We should have results soon.”

I nodded, not pressing the matter further.

After finishing the dinner that Caden had brought for me, I was about to continue working, but Caden insisted on taking me home.

“You haven’t been getting enough rest lately. You need to go home and get some sleep.” His tone was firm, leaving no room for argument.

I had no choice but to follow him. If I refuse, I know Caden won’t leave either.

He just sat beside me, watching, making it impossible for me to focus on my work.

I quickly packed up and followed Caden out of the office.

As we stepped into the elevator, I pressed the button for the basement. Suddenly, the lights above flickered and made a strange buzzing noise. After a few moments, the elevator was engulfed in complete darkness.

“Aaaah!” I couldn’t help but let out a startled cry.

dark

it. The moment the lights went out in the elevator, that sudden surge of fear

down and hugged my knees, shaking all

pain in my head intensified, making it impossible

soothing voice suddenly reached my

shoulders, his warmth easing my fear. Gradually, the overwhelming sense of panic began to fade away.

lean into his embrace,

few deep breaths to calm

elevator malfunction,” Caden said, pulling out his phone to shine a light around,

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we do now?” I pressed closer to his shoulder, my voice filled with

don’t think we’ll be stuck

Caden’s POV

my arms, looked so fragile,

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known her to be strong and independent, but seeing this softer, more

almost pitiable–made me

clung to my hand, completely dependent on me.

that familiar sensation washed over me, bringing with it a rush

Could they

did they give me

Rosaline tilted her head up,

of my thoughts and spoke in a low voice, “I’ll

“Okay,” she whispered.

the sounds of workers arriving reached

sharp click, the lights turned back on, and the elevator was bathed in

you alright?” I glanced down at

crimson as she looked at

hadn’t realized how tightly she had been holding me, her arms wrapped around my neck as if she never wanted to

released her grip, her voice soft as she spoke. “I’m sorry. I’m afraid of the dark, so…