Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 129 She Must Be Fired

I spent the night tossing restlessly, sleep slipping farther away with each passing hour.

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When morning came, I hurried through my routine, dressing quickly and getting ready as fast as I could. Just as I reached the stairs, the doorbell rang.

It struck me as strange–who could possibly be visiting at this hour?

Caden opened the door, revealing Eleanor and Queenie standing on the doorstep.

A wave of frustration swept over me when I saw them. Without a word, I turned and pretended not to notice their presence.

“Mom, what are you doing here?” Caden’s voice came from behind me, calm but questioning.

“Is there a problem?” Eleanor’s tone was sharp as she stepped inside, her cold gaze sweeping over us.

She walked into the living room and sank onto the couch. Queenie followed, her steps silent but deliberate.

“Caden, have you been ignoring me?” Eleanor’s eyes narrowed with suspicion. “The petition from the board -did you even give it any thought?”

A petition?

I couldn’t stand there any longer. My curiosity got the better of me, and I descended the stairs to see what was happening.

The moment Eleanor spotted me, her face soured, and she let out an audible huff of disapproval.

I was taken aback. I hadn’t done anything to provoke her–so why was she acting like this?

Caden, ever composed, responded with quiet resolve. “I’m handling it.”

“Handling it?” Eleanor’s voice grew sharper. “How? We’ve asked you to fire Rosaline, but you’re still refusing to do so. Do you want her to destroy Eclipse Group?”

A cold knot formed in my stomach. So that’s what this was about? They wanted me gone?

this way just to argue over this?

unwavering resolve. After glancing at me, he checked his

Fostrau soon. We’re on a tight schedule, Mom. If you don’t have anything urgent, it’s best you head home.”

eyes flicked to my luggage, and her tone grew icier. “Is

walked over to Caden, setting my luggage down beside him. I linked my arm through his, my gaze

at me with barely concealed animosity. She looked to Caden, her expression pleading.

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a game,” Caden’s voice cut

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worry, cousin. I’m not just playing around,” Queenie insisted, her voice brimming with urgency. “I genuinely

her expression resolute, “Queenie’s right. She could be a valuable addition if you let her

couldn’t help but roll my eyes.

other

Caden had been drunk, and the way Queenie had acted. A sarcastic smile tugged

opened her mouth to retort, but Caden’s cold voice sliced through the

“Queenie, you need

voice unwavering

thick with irritation. “If you have a problem

cast a glance at Eleanor, her eyes full of unspoken words. “Aunt Eleanor…”

her feet, her anger unmistakable. She turned sharply to Caden. “Fine, if it’s his call, I won’t argue. But hear this–if

he dismissed them with a sharp glance. “You can take Queenie

with frustration, she grabbed Queenie by the arm

strange

and yet Eleanor had rallied the board to push for

utterly

be gone in two months.

just how my mom is,” Caden said, stepping closer, his hand settling gently on my sho “Don’t let it