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..

his own admission, Candice

she was the one who abandoned him first, their engagement had never

isn’t handled properly, it could significantly impact you,” I sighed,

to do with Jasper, the media still twisted

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between him and Candice, the gossip–hungry media

just baseless rumors. I don’t

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

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

smirked. “Rosaline, are you worried about me or

answered without hesitation.

handle this. This concerns the company, and it affects you

nodded. “That’s

subject. “Rosaline, my birthday party is tomorrow night. You’ll

I gave a light

lit up. “Great. I’ll be waiting for

Elderwood. “We’re here. Rosaline, let

off. “No need.”

to leave, something came to mind. “Oh,

Aren’t you comfortable here?” He looked

just don’t want

“Do you really care

replied

of silence, he asked, “Is

Caden?

name

didn’t want Caden

Heidi was clinging to him, my heart felt

with cotton.

has nothing to do with anyone else,” I said before

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

Heidi.”

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Hearts

replied. “Send it to

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