Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 346 No Mercy

Caden drove me back to New Moon City.

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“Mr. Holbrook and Ms. Sinclair, welcome home Willa greeted us with a bright smile as soon as she saw us.

I returned the smile and greeted her before heading to my room to start packing. But before I could do anything, Caden wrapped his arms around me. “You’re still recovering. Go rest,‘ he insisted.

“I

“But…” I started to protest.

Before I could finish, Caden effortlessly scooped me off the floor.

He carefully placed me on the bed and urged. “Rest well, no moving around”

“Alright.” I sighed, wordless

I had planned to look into the Phoshire Fashion Design Competition.

But now, I’d have to sneakily do my research when Caden went to work.

I pulled out my phone and began scrolling through it absentmindedly.

The first thing that caught my eye was a push notification from a news source.

“Rivemon Police Break Down a Crime Syndicate, Raiding Illegal KTVs, Bars, and Casinos”

A photo of Hugh accompanied the article.

I glanced up at Caden and asked, “Did you do this?”

“Of course,” he replied with a raised eyebrow.

Thinking back to that night, I recalled the dark glint in his eyes. “Did he think he could bully my woman without consequences?” He muttered with a hint of menace.

His woman?

This guy is shameless.

I rolled my eyes. “Who’s your woman? You really have some thick skin.”

in suddenly, a light laugh escaping him. You will be

proximity made my face flush, and I quickly turned my

head away.

at the time and said, “It’s getting late. You

you company,” Caden said

now. You haven’t been to the office in days. Hurry and go!” I

But remember to call me if anything happens,” he said in a low voice.

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I open my computer and started looking through the materials Yura had

the files was a video interview with

remarks about Loe Studio, clearly confident she would win the

smirk tugged at

Susany

Just hert

here she was acting

wait this time. I’ll

I checked the time. It was almost time to pick up Yura at the

a familiar Rolls–Royce pulled

and a tall, striking figure stepped out.

It was Caden.

Caden said,

to r

me.

was a bit surprised. “What

gently guided me into the car. He glanced at me and

came here just to drive

replied, “I can go on my

didn’t argue. Instead, he reached

I also reached for my seatbelt, and our hands brushed

rush of warmth through my ear tips.

silence as Caden navigated the car to the

he said softly,

the time. Yura’s flight wouldn’t

the restroom,” I

Caden murmured in acknowledgment.