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.

+ Pearls

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.

si

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!”

on, but I narrowed my eyes, scrutinizing her as if she were a

once described, the one who

with the information Anthony dug up yesterday, I had even more reason to believe that Heidi was

the truth, Caden would no longer be blinded

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

Internal extension 888.

was Caden

stiffened, her eyes narrowing at me,

240 The Man from the Airport

up the receiver. “Caden, what is

to my office,” his deep, magnetic

replied without hesitation.

up. I turned to Heidi with a smirk. “Caden wants to see me. Now, if you’ll excuse me

“Rosaline, you!”

me a furious glare and moved to follow, but

elevator and

CEO’s office, I suddenly felt a twinge of

me in

+8 Pearls.

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

won’t be necessary.” I chuckled

nature, Caden wouldn’t cross

I knocked on the

crisp voice called.

pushed the

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

indifferent, yet undeniably

respectfully by his