Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 239 Hearts and Headlines

Caden’s POV

+8 Pearls

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..

own admission, Candice was indeed

was the one who abandoned him first, their engagement had

significantly impact

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

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between him and Candice, the gossip–hungry media would surely spin it into something

“It’s just

“You’ve worked hard to build your public image over the past two years. I don’t

Starplay Entertainment now, representing the company’s image. You’re also a top–tier national idol. If the media exploits this story to smear you, it’ll impact both you and the company”

“Rosaline, are you worried about

I answered without

“Don’t worry. I’ll handle this. This concerns the company, and it affects

nodded. “That’s

changed the subject. “Rosaline, my birthday party is tomorrow

I gave a light response…

lit up. “Great. I’ll be

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

off. “No

I was about to leave, something came to mind. “Oh, Jasper,

Aren’t you comfortable here?” He

“I just don’t want to be misrepresented by the media

“Do you really care about what people

replied

of silence, he asked, “Is it because

Caden?

mention of his name made my heart

want Caden to misunderstand.

I thought about how Heidi was clinging to him, my heart felt unbearably heavy, like it was stuffed

with cotton.

has nothing to do with anyone else,” I

received a message from Anthony. “Wilda, I found

Heidi.”

Wed, 19

Hearts and

replied. “Send it