Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 122 Radioactive Elements

“That may not be the worst idea,” I admitted.

Lilian, of all people, had managed to come up with something useful. That alone was a surprise.

But getting into Eclipse Group wouldn’t be easy.

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There was only one person who could help me–Michael, my brother and the Quasi–Alpha of Wild Pack.

I had the chef prepare a bowl of chicken soup, then carried it downstairs to his study. I knocked on the heavy wooden door and called out, “Michael, are you busy?”

“Come in,” came his voice from within.

Pushing the door open, I stepped inside and placed the bowl on his desk. “You’ve been working late again. I asked the cook to make you some chicken soup. You should drink it while it’s hot.”

Michael glanced at the bowl, then gave me a knowing look. “How much do you need this time?”

I pouted. “Michael, must you always assume the worst?” I looped my arm through his and gave him a sweet smile. “Can’t a sister be concerned about her brother’s health?”

He exhaled and rubbed his temples. “Wendy, drop the act. What do you want?”

I grinned. “You know me too well. Fine, I’ll be honest. You and Grandpa always say I waste my time doing nothing. I’ve been thinking about that, and I’ve decided you’re right. I should get a job.”

Michael raised an eyebrow. “You? Working?” He didn’t even try to hide his skepticism. “That’s easy, then,” he said. “Pick any position in one of our family’s companies.”

I shook my head. “That wouldn’t be any fun. Everyone there knows who I am. There’d be no challenge.” I met his gaze and said, “I want to work at Eclipse Group

about work. You just

know how I feel about him. You’re my brother. Can’t

once?”

fiancée. You

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scoffed. “Oh, you mean that nobody?” My hands clenched into fists. “This isn’t fair! That Omega is beneath

change. “You mean Rosaline? She seems like a decent

flared in my chest. “Are you serious? Whose side are you on? You know I belong with Caden! If we marry, it will strengthen both our packs. It’s the best possible outcome for everyone!” I took a step forward, looking him in the eye.

I grabbed the fruit knife

gripping my wrist before I could even lift it.

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then?” I watched him

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a short nod. “I’ll see what I can do,” His expression remained unreadable. “Getting in won’t be simple. We’ll need to be

Rosaline’s POV:

my colleague toward the entrance of Eclipse

restless crowd had gathered outside, blocking the way Reporters stood among them, cameras hoisted, microphones extended,

I stepped outside, a voice

on TV–Rosaline,

forward in an instant..

react, reporters swarmed around me, thrusting

and Fire jewelry contains radioactive materials. What do you have to say?”

Eclipse Group cut costs by using unsafe materials?

came from all sides, sharp and relentless.

my face composed, offering no immediate

materials? In Ice and

That was impossible.