Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 346 No Mercy

Caden drove me back to New Moon City.

+ Pearts

“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 mine soon.”

flush, and I

head away.

at the time and said, “It’s getting

you company,” Caden said

been to the office in days. Hurry and go!” I pushed him toward

to call me if anything happens,” he said

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346 No Mercy

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Caden finally left. I let out a sigh of relief. I open my computer and started looking through the

of the files was a

dismissive remarks about Loe Studio, clearly confident she would win the competition.

smirk tugged at

Susany

Just hert

here she

time. I’ll crush

I checked the time. It was almost time to pick

head downstairs when a familiar Rolls–Royce pulled

and a

It was Caden.

said, walking right up

to r

me.

bit surprised. “What are

extended his hand, grasping my waist, and gently guided me into the car. He glanced at me and asked. “Aren’t you going to

here

“I can go on my own.”

argue. Instead, he reached

and our hands brushed against each other.

heat from his palm sent a rush of warmth through

rode in silence as Caden navigated the car to the airport.

out,” he said softly,

checked the time. Yura’s flight wouldn’t arrive

need to use the restroom,” I told Caden.

Caden murmured in