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.

afraid of the dark

The moment the lights went out in the

my knees, shaking all

in my head intensified,

soothing

warmth easing my fear.

this, I couldn’t help but lean into his embrace, feeling an

few deep breaths to calm myself,

said, pulling out his phone to shine a light

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now?” I pressed closer to his shoulder,

be stuck here

Caden’s POV

in my arms, looked so fragile, so dependent,

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and independent, but seeing this

version of Rosaline–gentle, tender, almost pitiable–made

to my hand,

and that familiar sensation washed over me,

Could they be

give me the same

head up, her voice tinged with

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

“Okay,” she whispered.

the sounds of workers arriving reached our ears,

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

you alright?” I glanced down at Rosaline

crimson as she looked at

had been holding me, her arms wrapped

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