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.

Caden to go to Yerkshire. What bothered me most was why he went. Was it really for the disaster

1 for Rosaline?

her ignited the flames of jealousy inside

that moment, my phone

the message, and

changed out of my hospital gown, threw on a dress, grabbed my purse, and walked out of

room.

doing?” The werewolf nurse looked

down all day. I need to get some

frowned, still concerned. “Be careful, Ms. Tessford.

much.”

be fine,” I said, brushing

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28 Mar ANA.

Chapter 416 Consequences

werewolf bodyguard in black motioned

unusual, and slipped

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out to the suburbs. It stopped in front of a villa, nestled by the

the werewolf driver said, opening the door for me.

stepping out and making my

werewolf sat on the sofa. He wore a charcoal gray suit, his face cold and his expression grim.

It was Everett.

when I stepped

before speaking

anyone see you come?” His voice was icy,

head quickly.

job been done?!” Everett suddenly rose,

storm, and I trembled. My voice quivered. “I’ll try harder, I promise.”

don’t want your ‘try. I want results!” The coldness

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

creeping into my 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 me. I’ll make it work, I

voice dripped with sarcasm. “Then where is Caden now?”

doing disaster relief. It has nothing to do with Rosaline,”