Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

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Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 112 Annie Apologizes to Rosaline

“Rosaline, repeat what you just said.”

Startled, I turned around to find Caden standing silently behind me.

Had he overheard everything I just said to Jasper?

I raised my chin slightly and offered a faint smile. “I’m sorry, but I don’t like repeating myself.”

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Caden’s expression turned icy, and the air around him seemed to chill, his imposing presence making the space feel oppressively tense.

I didn’t back down, meeting his gaze with equal intensity.

At that moment, Wendy approached, her high heels clicking against the floor as she swayed toward us. She batted her lashes and asked coyly, “Caden, may I have the honor of a dance?”

After a brief silence, Caden gave a curt nod. “Sure.”

Wendy’s face lit up with disbelief, quickly replaced by excitement. “Caden, are you serious? You’ll really dance with me?”

Caden glanced at me, but I turned my face away, refusing to meet his gaze.

Wendy’s voice trailed off as their footsteps

after they were out of sight did I turn back toward the dance floor. There, under the soft lighting, Caden and Wendy

sight made my chest tighten

eyes flicking between me and the dance

stood abruptly and made my way

Jasper called after me, catching up

“I’m not feeling

could respond, I walked out of the banquet hall

night air was

found myself on a second–floor terrace, leaning against the railing and gazing at the

I care if Caden

chest felt heavy with discomfort.

light breeze sent a chill through me, and I decided to head back inside. Just as I

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She picked up one of the glasses and extended it to me. “Ms. Sinclair, I came here tonight specifically to apologize to you.”

I asked, skeptical.

I know I was wrong before. Bruce has already reprimanded me, and I’ve realized how awful my behavior was. I shouldn’t have

out, my tone cold. “Fine. I accept your apology, but I’m not drinking

This glass of wine is my peace offering. If you

tugged at my lips. “And why should I

a deep breath, she softened her tone. “Ms. Sinclair, please. Bruce asked me to apologize to you tonight. He means so much to me, and I don’t want to lose him. Please, just drink