Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

B Pearls

Chapter 125 Root of the Problem

My thoughts raced, sharp and relentless.

It became clear; Fostrau’s factory was less tightly controlled than the main office. Its distance from headquarters made it a prime target for tampering.

I paused for a moment, weighing the situation, before speaking. My voice was calm but firm. “We need to determine exactly where things went wrong at Fostrau. We need to uncover how the radioactive elements made their way into the products. While Fostrau may be smaller, that doesn’t justify how easily it was compromised. There’s a strong chance someone inside the company is leaking information.”

Caden’s gaze sharpened, and his voice held resolve. “I have someone investigate immediately.”

I tightened my lips, my decision clear. “I’m going to Fostrau myself.”

If we were going to uncover the truth, I knew I had to be there.

Whoever was behind this had to be skilled to tamper with products under such tight surveillance.

As the head of Ice and Fire, it was my responsibility to find out what happened.

I’ll come with you,” Caden said, without hesitation.

I blinked, surprised.

Caden was coming?

“Don’t you need to stay here?” I asked, still processing his words.

Caden considered this for a moment, then replied. “By going with you, I’ll show that Eclipse Group is taking this seriously. It’ll also send a message to whoever’s behind this that we won’t back down.”

He met my eyes with sincerity. “And honestly, I’m not comfortable letting you go alone. Fostrau is too far, and it’s an unfamiliar ground for you. I don’t want you facing anything you can’t handle.”

Caden’s POV:

I didn’t hide my thoughts. Rosaline’s ability to handle this alone had me genuinely concerned.

brief, appreciative smile. She didn’t turn down my

her side would certainly make things run much smoother

Fire product from Fostrau, and we must reach out to those affected by the radiation. We can’t let this further

gravity of the situation instantly. The radiation incident had already caused the stock

I replied, my voice

“Set up a press conference for

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of

left to carry out the task.

+8 Pears

she stood. “Should I

shook my head. “No. I’ll take

walked out, the sound of her footsteps echoing

just about to get back to work when the office door suddenly swung open. I looked up to

with a polite nod, “what’s on your mind

voice was sharp, almost accusatory. “Caden, did you know that Eclipse Group’s stock has dropped by 10% over the

composure. “I’m aware. I’m handling

are you handling it? We all know why the

gaze. “Oh?

closest friend, a man who had always stood

father passed, he temporarily took over as president of Eclipse Group.

to me, Donny

company had grown under my leadership, while

voice cold. “She’s the project leader. Her negligence is why we’re in this mess. We need to fire her if we want to fix this and restore our

my eyes. He was trying to shift all the blame onto Rosaline,

scapegoat.

view, this might seem like the easiest way to resolve

wasn’t

charge, I still wouldn’t or rather, couldn’t–go down that

coward would look