Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 239

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..

Candice

abandoned him first, their engagement had

handled properly, it could significantly impact you,” I sighed,

the media still twisted

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gossip–hungry media would surely spin it into something even more scandalous.

calm. “It’s just baseless rumors. I don’t

hard to build your public image over the past two years. I

You’re also a top–tier national idol. If the media exploits this story to smear you, it’ll impact

“Rosaline, are you worried about

I answered

This concerns the company, and it affects you

nodded. “That’s good.”

changed the subject. “Rosaline, my birthday party is tomorrow night. You’ll come, won’t you?”

gave a

“Great. I’ll be waiting

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

off.

leave, something came to mind. “Oh, Jasper,

Aren’t you comfortable here?” He looked

a smile. “I just don’t want to

really

I replied

a moment of silence, he

Caden?

name made my

want Caden to misunderstand.

clinging to him, my heart felt unbearably heavy, like

with cotton.

to do with anyone else,” I said

apartment, I received a message from Anthony.

Heidi.”

19 Mar

239 Hearts and

immediately replied. “Send it to me.”

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