Chapter 239 Hearts and Headlines

Caden’s POV

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I looked at Rosaline with an impassive expression. Was this all I got from her–just a cold and indifferent Thank you?

That wasn’t what I wanted.

I wanted her to rely on me to enjoy my protection like before.

Not this distant, detached attitude.

“Caden.” Heidi’s voice interrupted my thoughts.

She clung to my arm, resting her head on my shoulder, eyes full of vigilance as she looked at Rosaline. “Caden, didn’t you say you found me a new place to stay? Why don’t we go check it out now?

Hearing this, Rosaline’s face turned even colder. Without another word, she turned around and followed Jasper out of the boutique.

The two of them left quickly.

I pushed Heidi away and stood there in a daze, watching their retreating figures.

My heart clenched into a tight knot.

Rosaline’s POV:

“Rosaline, where do you want to go? I’ll take you,” Jasper said as he gripped the steering wheel tightly, his eyes fixed on me.

It was rare for me to have a free weekend, and I had planned to go shopping. But after all that drama, I had

lost all interest.

“Take me back to Elderwood,” I said plainly.

“Alright.” He changed directions and started driving toward Elderwood.

I leaned against the seat and finally asked, “Jasper, what exactly is going on between you and Candice?”

Jasper hesitated momentarily before replying. “It was an engagement arranged by our packs Alphas when we were kids. But when the Thunderune Pack faced financial trouble, Candice left for another man overseas. I have nothing to do with her anymore. We haven’t even spoken in years.”

“I see,” I muttered, lost in thought..

admission, Candice

one who abandoned him first, their engagement had never

handled properly, it could significantly impact you,” I sighed, rubbing my temples.

when I had nothing to do with Jasper, the media still twisted stories. They spread

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the gossip–hungry media

expression remained calm. “It’s just baseless rumors. I

sigh. “You’ve worked hard to build your public image over the past two years. I don’t want you to be affected by this. Do you understand?

now, representing the company’s image. You’re also a top–tier national idol. If the media exploits this story

you worried about me or

answered without

worry. I’ll handle this. This concerns the company, and

nodded. “That’s good.”

“Rosaline, my birthday party

I gave a light response…

I’ll be waiting

later, we arrived at Elderwood. “We’re here. Rosaline, let me

him off.

to mind. “Oh, Jasper, help me find a new

here?” He looked surprised.

smile. “I just don’t want to

really

replied

deepened, and after a moment of silence, he

Caden?

his name made my heart

didn’t want Caden to misunderstand.

I thought about how Heidi was clinging to him,

with cotton.

to do with anyone else,” I

my apartment, I received a message from Anthony. “Wilda, I

Heidi.”

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immediately replied. “Send

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