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 a

the chandelier that nearly fell on me had his accident in

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

just a coincidence?

colder. His fingers tapped rhythmically against the desk as he

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

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hesitated for a moment before continuing. There are rumors that BPI made its fortune through underground

lips

company built

wonder I’d never heard of it

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

CEO of BPL is extremely low–key and mysterious. All we know is that he’s an immigrant from Aurion. Other than that, there’s no information available

from

Low–key and mysterious?

fortune made through

searched my memory but couldn’t think of anyone

the underground, keeping a low

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

more and more

investigating, Caden ordered.

and then left the office.

him out.

Caden’s deep voice stopped me.

“Rosaline, wait.”

back. “Caden, what now?”

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

me.

What I need to discuss with you is

already been addressed,” I replied, instinctively taking a step back–just in case he tried something again.

project.” Caden’s gaze swept over me before he continued