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

the chandelier that nearly fell on me had his accident in Aurion.

acquired Heartstone Jewels, Baxter Pty Ltd, was also based

just a coincidence?

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

broad business scope, covering real estate, jewelry, cosmetics, and fashion across the Werewolf Continent. Since its founding,

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hesitated for a moment before continuing. There are rumors that BPI

Caden’s lips curled

was taken aback. A company built

wonder I’d never heard of it

founded this company?

mysterious. All we know is that he’s an immigrant from Aurion. Other than that, there’s no

from

Low–key and mysterious?

made through illegal

anyone who fit

someone from the underground, keeping a low

Heartstone Jewels but had also immediately launched imitation Ice and Fire jewelry, aggressively targeting Eclipse Group’s market. Was this just an

was becoming more

Caden ordered.

nodded and then left

followed him out.

Caden’s deep

“Rosaline, wait.”

halted and turned back. “Caden, what

loved to push me around, always finding excuses to touch

me.

still on work hours. What I need to discuss with you is business-

I replied, instinctively taking a step back–just in case he tried something

gaze swept over me before he continued in a serious tone.