Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 240 The Man from the Airport

I set my phone down and reclined on the sofa.

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Leddn’t help bon imagine Heidi in my head. She acted high and mighty around me, but the second the turned to Caden, she suddenly played the delicate, innocent damsel.

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Given how anxious she was abour Caden, Heidi would undoubtedly try every possible way to drive me out of the Eclipse Pack

Fine. I’ll just wait and see.

I was curious to find out what her next move would be.

The weekend passed quickly, and soon, a new week began.

Larrived at the Eclipse Group early in the morning. It was too early, in fact–my office was still empty.

As I powered up my computer to review some documents related to the Azure Bay project, the sharp sound of high heels echoed down the hallway, stopping right in front of me.

Looking up, I saw Heidi standing before me, hostility on her face,

I gave her a brief glance before resuming my work, feigning disinterest.

“Rosaline, I came to work today in Caden’s car.” Heidi’s voice carried a hint of smugness.

“Oh? And what does that have to do with me?” I responded indifferently.

“Yesterday, Caden helped you find Lilian’s photo and got you out of trouble. Don’t get the wrong idea–it’s not because you hold any special place in his heart. He only did it for Mr. Richard’s sake,” she sneered. “After all, you’re about to treat Mr. Richard, and Caden doesn’t want you in a bad mood.”

She continued, “Oh when Caden went to save you before, it was only because he needed to find Dr. Watts. Only you knew where he was. Don’t flatter yourself–he doesn’t have any feelings for you. His heart belongs

to me!”

rambled on, but I narrowed my eyes, scrutinizing her as if

Tessa that Caden once described, the

more reason to believe that Heidi

Caden would no longer be blinded

with an unreadable expression, Heidi’s face darkened. Just as she was about to say more, my

Internal extension 888.

was Caden again!

stiffened, her eyes narrowing

240 The Man from the Airport

up the receiver. “Caden,

office,” his deep, magnetic voice came through the

replied without

to Heidi with a smirk. “Caden wants to see me.

“Rosaline, you!”

but I cut

entered the elevator and

office, I suddenly

was Caden calling me in so

+8 Pearls.

don’t worry. If he dares try anything. I’ll make him regret it. Freya’s eager voice echoed in

won’t be necessary.” I

wouldn’t cross the

a deep breath, I knocked on

crisp

pushed the door

white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up. revealing muscular forearms. The top two buttons were undone,

yet undeniably

respectfully by