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.”

light laugh escaping him. You will be

made my face flush, and

head away.

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

keep you company,”

to the office in days. Hurry and

if anything happens,”

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346 No Mercy

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out a sigh of relief. I open my computer and started looking through the materials Yura had sent about the

a video interview

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

sarcastic smirk tugged at my

Susany

Just hert

had lost to me, and here she

time. I’ll crush her

the time. It was almost time to pick

about to head downstairs when a familiar Rolls–Royce pulled

door opened, and a tall, striking figure stepped out.

It was Caden.

get in!” Caden said, walking

to r

me.

a bit surprised. “What are you

at me and asked. “Aren’t you going to pick

specifically came here just to drive me?

bit my lip and replied, “I can go

didn’t argue. Instead, he reached over and fastened my seatbelt.

seatbelt, and our hands brushed

from his palm sent a rush of warmth through my ear tips. I quickly

Caden navigated the car to

softly, glancing

flight wouldn’t arrive

use the restroom,” I told Caden.

Caden murmured in