Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 456 Are We Still Friends?

Rosaline’s POV:

+8 Pearls

“Alright, everyone, great work today. Let’s call it a wrap and head home to rest,” I said, clapping my hands to signal the end of the shoot.

I’d been keeping my eyes on the progress all day. The director gave a subtle nod, and I quickly checked the playback to ensure everything was fine. Satisfied, I called it a day.

The actors let out collective sighs of relief and made their way to the lounge to pack up. Naomi approached me with a polite smile. “I’ll be heading out now.”

Since there was no scene with Jasper in the afternoon, his absence made the day feel lighter.

After the online chaos Jasper had stirred up, I couldn’t shake the awkwardness. It had been days since we’d had a real conversation. Outside the set, our exchanges were almost nonexistent.

I snapped out of my thoughts and returned Naomi’s smile. The progress she’d made on set was hard to ignore. If she kept at it, she’d be a star in no time.

“Alright, take care and get some rest. You earned it,” I said warmly.

The actors trickled out one by one, and I let out a sigh of relief. Pinching the bridge of my nose, I stood, stretched, and made my way home for some much–needed rest.

The next morning, just as I finished washing up and was about to throw on my jacket to head to set, my phone buzzed from the shoe rack.

“Hello?” I said, slipping on my shoes and grabbing the phone.

It was Caden.

tonight? Want to

at my watch, I realized it was too early for work. “Why are you calling me

voice was light, teasing

the thought of dinner made me hesitate.

privately, wouldn’t Heidi catch wind

just “I paused, “Won’t it look suspicious if

–

tone shifted, more subdued

beat before replying, “It’s fine. She trusts me now. Doesn’t cling as much anymore. Actually, she’s been a little distant. Probably still thinking about that plan I shared with her. Anyway, if you’re free tonight, let’s meet at Wisteria

reasoning made

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456 Are We Still

+8 Pearls

head over once they’re done. If you get there

voice softened, the tension

Jasper’s POV:

walked onto the set, I was already running lines with my

greeted her. I felt a tug in my chest, a mix of nerves and something else, and turned

mention in front of the press that I was interested in Rosaline. It was my first time putting it all

it a shot. It seemed only natural. But lately, her coldness made it impossible