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.”

laugh escaping him. You will

made my face flush, and I

head away.

time and said, “It’s getting late. You should go to

want to keep you company,” Caden said

to the office in days. Hurry and go!” I

to call me if anything happens,”

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of relief. I open my computer and started looking through the materials Yura

was a

the video, Susan appeared arrogant, throwing dismissive remarks about Loe Studio, clearly confident she would win

smirk tugged

Susany

Just hert

here she was acting so cocky.

this time. I’ll crush her

checked the time. It was almost time to pick up

head downstairs when a familiar Rolls–Royce pulled

door opened, and a tall, striking

It was Caden.

said, walking right

to r

me.

was a bit surprised. “What are you doing here?”

my waist, and gently guided me into the car. He glanced at me and asked. “Aren’t

here just

lip and replied, “I

reached

my seatbelt, and our hands brushed against

a rush of warmth through my ear tips. I quickly pulled my hand back.

silence as Caden navigated

softly, glancing at me.

flight wouldn’t arrive for

need to use the restroom,” I told Caden.

Caden murmured in