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 she

seem like the selfless Tessa that Caden once described, the

dug up yesterday, I had even more reason

Caden would no longer be blinded

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

Internal extension 888.

Caden

her eyes narrowing at me,

The Man

picked up the receiver. “Caden, what

come to my office,” his deep, magnetic

I replied without

turned to Heidi with a smirk. “Caden wants to see me. Now, if

“Rosaline, you!”

and moved to follow, but I cut her off coolly. “He asked for me alone

Heidi fuming. I entered the elevator and headed to the 18th floor.

suddenly

me in so carly?

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try anything. I’ll make him regret it. Freya’s eager voice

be necessary.” I chuckled

wouldn’t cross the

deep breath, I knocked on

in, his crisp voice called.

pushed the

a simple white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up. revealing muscular forearms. The top two

yet undeniably dazzling.

stood respectfully by his