Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 416 Consequences

Heidi’s POV:

I lay on the hospital bed, restless. It had been days since I’d last seen Caden.

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Ever since that day–when Wendy had come to the hospital and Caden left with her–he hadn’t returned.

Then came the shocking news that Wendy had attempted suicide by slashing her wrists.

I called Caden over and over, but he never answered.

Frustrated, I called Yale.

He answered, but his voice sounded distracted.

“What’s the matter, Ms. Tessford?” he asked, his tone curt.

“Yale, where’s Caden? Why can’t I reach him? Is he at the office?” I demanded.

Yale’s voice grew low and serious. “The CEO went to Yerkshire for disaster relief.”

“What?” I gasped. “He went to Yerkshire?”

Rosaline was in Yerkshire too.

“Yes,” Yale replied, his voice steady. “There was a major earthquake in Yerkshire. Eclipse Group has always been involved in charity work. The CEO went personally to assist with the relief efforts. It’s part of our company’s strategy

o boost its image.”

I sank back, my disappointment sinking deeper. “Alright. Thanks, Yale.”

The call ended, and the hollow feeling in my chest grew.

to Yerkshire. What bothered me most was why he

1 for Rosaline?

of her ignited the flames

that moment, my phone

message, and my

on a dress, grabbed my purse, and walked

room.

werewolf nurse looked at me

forced a smile. “I’ve been lying down all day. I need

concerned. “Be careful, Ms. Tessford. You’re still

much.”

be fine,” I said, brushing off her worries.

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Chapter 416 Consequences

and a werewolf bodyguard in black motioned to

glanced around, seeing nothing unusual, and slipped into the car.

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through the city, eventually heading out to the suburbs. It stopped in front of a villa,

werewolf driver said, opening the

I muttered, stepping out and making my way toward the villa.

room, a tall werewolf sat on the sofa. He wore a charcoal gray suit, his face

It was Everett.

I stepped inside. “You made

speaking softly,

His voice

quickly.

job been done?!” Everett suddenly

me like a storm, and I

your ‘try. I want results!” The coldness in his tone

picked up a thick vine and stepped toward me slowly. “For years, I’ve trained you, and I eventually turned you into Tessa. I had you get close to Caden, gain

chest. “I’ve faked late–stage stomach cancer. It worked. Caden softened. He broke up with Rosaline. He loves me now. Everett, you have to believe

voice dripped with

doing disaster relief. It has nothing to do with Rosaline,” I backed away, anxiety tightening around my throat.