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?

heart skipped

maintenance worker, Isaac, who had tampered with the chandelier that nearly fell on me had his accident in Aurion.

the company that had acquired Heartstone Jewels, Baxter Pty Ltd, was

this really just

against the desk as he asked, “Do we have any information on

has a broad business scope, covering real estate, jewelry, cosmetics, and fashion across the Werewolf Continent. Since its founding, it has expanded rapidly, growing into a formidable player in just a few short

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before continuing. There are rumors that BPI made

dealings?” Caden’s lips

A company built

wonder I’d never heard of it before:

“Who founded this company? What’s

respectfully replied, “The CEO of BPL is extremely low–key and mysterious. All we know is that

from

Low–key and mysterious?

through illegal dealings?

anyone who fit the description of this

underground, keeping a low profile was expected.

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

was becoming more

investigating, Caden ordered.

Mr. Holbrook.” Yale nodded and then left the

followed him

as I stepped forward, Caden’s deep voice stopped

“Rosaline, wait.”

halted and turned back. “Caden, what

any longer. This man loved to push

me.

What I need to

I replied, instinctively taking

Caden’s gaze swept over me before he continued in