Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 137 Jones Pays a Visit

I reluctantly lay back down as Rosaline walked over to tuck me in.

However, I kept my eyes slightly open, leaving a small gap to observe.

Rosaline moved to open the door, revealing Jones standing at the entrance of the hospital room.

“Jones, is there something you need?” Rosaline asked.

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Jones glanced into the room. I quickly shut my eyes as he inquired concernedly, “How’s Mr. Holbrook doing?”

Rosaline let out a deep sigh. “Still the same, unconscious.

“What did the doctors say? When will he wake up?” Jones pressed on.

I chuckled inwardly. This guy probably hopes I never wake up.

Rosaline invited him in, deliberately positioning herself between Jones and me. “The doctors said his chances of waking up are slim,” she said.

Stealing a glance, I caught the faintest upward curl at the corner of Jones‘ mouth before he patted Rosaline’s shoulder reassuringly.“Don’t worry too much. Mr. Holbrook will be fine,” he said.

“Let’s hope so,” Rosaline replied with a wistful sigh.

After a brief pause, she asked, “By the way, have you identified the victims of the explosion?”

“That’s actually why I’m here,” Jones said, clearing his throat. “We’ve identified the two deceased. They were

warehouse managers responsible for the tampered materials.”

that?” Rosaline pressed

thing. These two warehouse employees had a history of poor performance and had been reprimanded by their supervisors. They held a grudge against the company and wanted to get back at it,” Jones explained with a shrug. “As for the explosion, it

furrowed her delicate brows. “I can’t believe it turned out like this,” she said.“Something so trivial caused such a

about the explosion,” Jones said, looking at Rosaline for confirmation. “I want to hold a press conference to clarify things

“That sounds thorough. I’ll leave it to you.”

about Yale?” Jones asked, hesitating.

with the situation here. Now that Caden is still unconscious, you’re the most suitable person to handle the press

casting a glance at me before leaving.

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gone, Rosaline returned to my bedside, looking at me expectantly. “So? I did pretty well,

I?”

Looks like Jones can’t wait to play his next card. Let’s see how this unfolds.”

Rosaline’s POV:

about Yale?”

said in a deep voice, “Still investigating. We should have results

“We have to get the evidence before Jones holds the press conference.

control. Jones won’t be jumping

serene expression put me

have updates soon.

Jones will

was scheduled two

was eager for the press conference, waiting to hear the truth about Ice and Fire, the radioactive material rumors, and the factory explosion.

conference was set to take place at

corner. Then, I sent a message