Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 227 Could It Be a Coincidence?

Just then, a knock sounded at the door, followed by Yale’s untimely voice. “Mr. Holbrook

I seized the moment to push Caden away. “Someone’s here. Let go of me”

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Caden frowned but eventually released me. He straightened his slightly disheveled clothes and spoke in a deep voice. “Come in”

Yale entered the office and he was taken aback when he saw me.

“What is it?” Caden impatiently loosened his tie and leaned back in his chair, casting a cold glance at Yale,

Yale immediately composed himself, stepped forward, and respectfully reported, “Mr. Holbrook. I’ve found some information on Heartstone Jewels.

“Go on,” Caden said, his expression unreadable.

Yale opened the file in his hands, handed it to Caden, and explained, “Ever since the plagiarism incident, Heartstone Jewels has suffered severe damage–not just to its reputation but also to its business operations. Their financial chain collapsed, and the company was on the verge of bankruptcy.”

I frowned. “If Heartstone Jewels is in such bad shape, then how is it still posing such a threat to us?”

“Because someone bought out Heartstone Jewels,” Yale replied, glancing at me.

“Bought it out?” Caden’s tone carried a hint of surprise.

I was just as puzzled.

Who would acquire a company riddled with scandals and on the brink of collapse?

“Yes,” Yale nodded firmly.

Caden’s expression darkened. “Who bought it?”

Yale pointed at the document on the desk. “A company from Aurion called Baxter Pty Ltd, or BPL for short.”

Aurion?

skipped a

remember correctly, the maintenance worker, Isaac, who had tampered with the chandelier that nearly fell on

the company that had acquired Heartstone Jewels,

just

colder. His fingers tapped rhythmically against the desk as he asked, “Do we have any

what I found online, BPL was established a fe ago. It has a broad business scope, covering real estate, jewelry, cosmetics, and fashion across the Werewolf Continent. Since its founding,

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before continuing. There are rumors that BPI made its fortune

dealings?” Caden’s lips

aback. A company built on illegal

I’d never heard of it before:

brows furrowed. “Who founded this company? What’s their background?”

All we know is that he’s an immigrant from Aurion.

immigrant from

Low–key and mysterious?

fortune made through illegal

but couldn’t think of anyone who fit

someone from the underground, keeping a low profile was expected.

Fire jewelry, aggressively targeting Eclipse Group’s market. Was this

situation was becoming more and

Caden

Yale nodded and then left the

followed him out.

as I stepped forward, Caden’s deep voice stopped me.

“Rosaline, wait.”

back. “Caden,

really didn’t want to stay any longer. This man loved to push me around, always

me.

on work hours. What I need to discuss with you

issue has already been addressed,” I replied, instinctively taking

over me before he continued in