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,

would certainly make things run much

take care of,” Rosaline said, her tone serious. “We need to recall every Ice and Fire product from Fostrau, and we must reach out to those

radiation incident had already caused the stock to plummet for days.

it,” I replied, my voice

Yale. “Set up a press conference for this afternoon.”

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responded quickly, then left

+8 Pears

Rosaline said as she stood. “Should I book a flight for you

I’ll take my private

of her footsteps echoing down the

back to work when the office door suddenly swung open. I looked up to see Donny Lowe,

a polite nod, “what’s on

word, he pulled out his phone and showed it to me. His voice was sharp, almost accusatory. “Caden, did you know that

composure. “I’m aware. I’m handling

skeptical. “And how exactly are you handling it? We all know why the stock

gaze. “Oh? And what do you suggest, Donny?”

my father’s closest friend, a man who had always stood by him

my father passed, he temporarily took over as president of Eclipse

the company reins to me,

then, the company had grown under my leadership, while Donny had slowly receded

he said bluntly, his voice cold. “She’s the project leader. Her negligence is why we’re in this mess. We need to fire her if

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

scapegoat.

of view, this might seem like the

I wasn’t fooled.

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

look for