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.

been afraid of the dark since I was a

irrational fear of it. The moment the lights went out in the elevator, that sudden surge of fear swept over me, making my body tremble uncontrollably.

crouched down and hugged my knees, shaking all

my head intensified, making it impossible

soothing voice suddenly reached my

warmth easing my fear. Gradually, the overwhelming sense of panic began

this, I couldn’t help but lean into his embrace, feeling an overwhelming sense of peace

few deep breaths to calm myself,

his phone to

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closer to his

think we’ll be stuck here all

Caden’s POV

arms, looked so fragile, so dependent, that my heart nearly melted.

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strong and independent, but seeing this softer, more vulnerable side of her stirred something

pitiable–made me hold her

hand,

scent of her perfume, and that familiar sensation washed over me, bringing with it a rush of emotion that I couldn’t

Could they be

me the same feeling?

Rosaline tilted her head up, her voice tinged

voice, “I’ll call the building management and have them fix it,”

“Okay,” she whispered.

as we waited. Less than ten minutes later, the sounds of workers arriving reached our

the lights turned back on, and the elevator was

I glanced down

as she looked

realized how tightly she had been holding me, her arms wrapped around my neck as if she never

her grip, her voice soft as she spoke.