Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 307 Risking It All

Caden’s POV:

Had I not secretly followed them to Granbourn, then Rosaline…

I didn’t dare think further.

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Lying lifelessly on the ground, the fallen horse had bled out completely. Just looking at it sent a chill down my spine.

“Take me over to have a look,” Rosaline whispered near my car. “Mr. Wood said these were old horses, and he wouldn’t be wrong about that. Elderly horses rarely have such bursts of energy–unless they’ve been drugged.”

“You suspect someone tampered with it?” I frowned. Something indeed felt off.

It was too much of a coincidence–every time something went wrong, it involved Rosaline’s props..

“Yes.” She nodded firmly.

I led her closer to the fallen horse. She lifted its eyelids for inspection, then examined its tongue. Her expression turned grave.

“Just as I thought,” Rosaline said coldly. “The horse was drugged.”

“Then the culprit behind this … ” I murmured, contemplating.

Her eyes narrowed slightly. “It must be the same person who’s been trying to harm me.”

Just then, Jasper arrived, bringing the horse’s owner along.

The owner, already aware of what had happened, rushed to explain, “I swear this has nothing to do with me! I even starved these horses for a few days beforehand so they wouldn’t be energetic. I never expected something like this to happen!”

face was pale with fear.

Starplay Entertainment was a responsibility he

as he looked at Rosaline, his concern evident.

it. I’m unharmed anyway. It was probably just an accident,” she rubbed her temples. “Deal with the

Rosaline’s POV:

could finish speaking, a sudden force gripped my waist, its warmth searing through my clothing.

time to react–I

what are you doing?”

anymore. His deep gaze locked onto mine, his tone brooking

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placed me in a chair and handed me a cup

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expect you to be so strong. That arrow wasn’t even sharpened, yet you still managed to kill the horse with it,” I said, cradling the warm cup in my hands as I looked up

the scene with the crazed horse

“You shouldn’t

I scanned the room. Crew members bustled back and

right?” I

face was grim, lips pressed into a thin line–clearly displeased.

let’s talk in your car.”

him effortlessly as he led me outside and into his vehicle.

passenger seat, stretching lazily. “Why are you here so suddenly?”

my movement before gripping my hand. “I was worried about you.”

worry.

with my props last time, but I didn’t suffer serious injuries. The mastermind behind this wouldn’t give up so

horseback riding scene in this hunting ground is the perfect