Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 372 Caught in the Act

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A chill settled deep in my chest. A sharp, gnawing resolve that I had to find Rosaline. I turned my gaze to Jasper, forcing a smile, trying to mask the rising tension “Well, since you’re making the offer, Mr. Sullivan, it’d be rude of me not to take it. It’ll case Caden’s mind. After all, Rosaline’s his fiancée. It’s only natural for us to be concerned.”

I spun

un the excuse in my head, convincing myself it was the right thing to do. Without another word, I strode toward the door, determination in every

y step.

The door creaked open, and I immediately moved to the bed. With one swift motion, I ripped the covers away, my heart thudding in my chest. But the bed was empty.

I froze. A spike of disbelief shot through me.

Rosaline had to be hiding. She must’ve ducked out of sight while Jasper and I were talking.

My blood boiled. This time, I wouldn’t let her slip away. I would drag that Omega into the light.

But as I scoured the entire presidential suite, each passing moment dug the hole of frustration deeper. No sign of Rosaline.

I checked the bedroom. The living room. The bathroom. Even the closet. Nothing.

How was this possible?

I had seen her come in with Jasper, just moments ago. She couldn’t have disappeared. No way.

I glanced back at Caden. He stood there, still and silent, a cold presence like a shadow in the doorway.

If I didn’t find Rosaline, I was done. I’d be caught in a lie.

Caden had already been distant as of late. If he thought I was lying to him, if he thought I was fabricating all this, he’d be disgusted. He’d pull away for good.

into my stomach, heavy with dread.

had

a glance out the window. The twentieth floor. Rosaline couldn’t

I returned to the door, my voice tight, uncertainty

But Jasper’s voice sliced through the quiet, sharp with mockery. “So, Ms. Tessford, no one’s in there, huh? I told you, I haven’t seen Rosaline today. You must’ve been mistaken. Why make up stories? Are you trying to drag me and Rosaline through the

bit my lip, fighting the

who stood motionless, his face an unmoving

like a slap in

to me,” I said, desperation tightening my chest. “I saw them come in

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could a person just vanish like

that so?” Caden’s voice was low, a venomous chill in

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back down. “Yes! I swear, it’s true! Maybe I missed something. Let’s search again, we have

dripping with sarcasm. “Caden, Rosaline trusts you so much, but here we are. Seems like you don’t trust her, though. Disappointing. Especially after all the love she’s shown

your business.” Caden’s voice was sharp, as cold as the wind cutting through the streets.

turned, his back

walked away.

legs moved, but no matter how fast I tried to keep up. distance between

the

called after him my voice faltering. “I saw them. I filmed it. It’s them, Caden! They’re trying to deceive you!

trust me, Caden? Please, just listen!

accuse her without a reason. I’ve

door slammed shut with a force that rattled

roared to life, speeding off into the night, leaving me

word. No response. He didn’t even look back.

My chest tightened, the coldness of his departure sinking

thought I was

I

me in the room, then?” A voice, sharp and mocking, cut through my