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Counterback of the Despised Luna
Chapter 3 The Bumpkin.
Rosaline’s POV:
I left with a smile on my face.
Finished
Behind me. Queenie was so furious that she actually started insulting me. “You bumpkin Omega, let me tell you, there’s no way I’ll let you marry Caden and become the Luna of Eclipse Pack.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. She was so hostile to my arrival, setting up a trap for me on the very first day. It seemed like it wasn’t me who wanted to marry Caden, but her,
Caden walked out of the room, and the oppressive aura of the Alpha immediately made Queenie shrink back. She meekly called out, “Caden.”
Caden was clearly furious. I figured that Queenie, being smart, wouldn’t dare make an issue of last night, as it would hurt the reputation of both packs.
I cheerfully left seeing that Caden had taken charge and diffused the situation. But as I was heading downstairs, I suddenly remembered something and complained to Freya, “What happened last night? Why didn’t you wake me up when he got into bed?”
Freya lazily replied, “Please, you were the one more eager than me. Besides, his scent is really nice. I liked
- it.
I was taken aback. This was the first time Freya had ever expressed liking the scent of a man. I asked curiously, “Could he be our fated mate?”
Freya didn’t deny it. “Why don’t we share a few more nights to confirm it?”
“No!” I immediately rejected the idea. “I don’t like him. Caden is way too arrogant.”
Freya let out a mocking hum deep in my soul, clearly amused by my reaction.
It was infuriating that the first time sharing a bed with a man ended up like this. But we didn’t have any further contact, so it was clear that Caden wasn’t my fated mate.
The servant led me to the guest room where I unpacked before heading downstairs for breakfast.
At the table sat Eleanor, Queenie, and, of course, the heir of Eclipse Pack–Caden.
I walked over, and Eleanor spoke in a sarcastic tone, “Someone slept in late and didn’t help with breakfast. Do you think you’re officially the Eclipse Pack’s Luna?”
I glanced at Eleanor and calmly replied, “Well, I’m not your servant either.”
Do you want me to make breakfast? Dream on.
Caden hadn’t spoken a word throughout the meal. It was obvious he didn’t like me.
And honestly, I didn’t like him either.
The whole meal was filled with unspoken tension, as each of us glared at the other. Afterward, Eleanor stopped me before I could leave and tossed a bank card at me from the table.
Chapter 3 The Bumpkin
And I’m telling you, stay in your place at the company. Don’t cause any trouble for Caden.”
“Eclipse Group? Me?” I was completely confused.
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“Of course, Richard is trying to help you and Caden get closer by sending you to work at the company. He even arranged for you to be Caden’s secretary. Otherwise, how would a bumpkin like you ever get into such a big company?”
My head was spinning. It seemed like the current Alpha of Eclipse Pack, Richard, was really set on forcing some kind of relationship between Caden and me. His mind was running wild by having me, the Shadow Pack Alpha, to be Caden’s secretary.
Since I had agreed to stay in Eclipse Pack for three months, getting out of the house and doing something was better than staying cooped up all day. I didn’t want to keep facing Queenie and Eleanor.
However, giving me 5,000 dollars made it look like she was looking down on me.
I couldn’t help but sarcastically reply, “Thank you, but I don’t need it.”
All my clothes were custom–made. To be honest, most people wouldn’t recognize the brand, but I couldn’t be bothered to argue. After saying that, I went upstairs to change.
As soon as I got upstairs, my phone buzzed. A transfer of 50 million dollars appeared in my account, an almost endless string of zeros.
with
“My dear Alpha, make sure to take care of yourself. Buy whatever you want, eat whatever you want. Don’t be shy about spending the money.”
I smirked and replied, “Grandpa, the Holbrooks are bullying me. It’s not fun at all.”
Grandpa quickly responded.
“Really? It’s rare for someone to dare bully you. Hmm, great! Alright, I’m going fishing now.”
I was at a loss for words.
After changing into a professional outfit, I left the Holbrook Manor. The same driver from yesterday opened the car door for me. But when I got inside, I found that Caden was also in the car.
“Didn’t you say you weren’t interested in me at all? Then why are you going to Eclipse Group to be my secretary?” Caden’s deep voice was tinged with sarcasm.
I smiled faintly and glanced at him. “I promised my grandfather that I would spend three months with you. After that, we’ll break off the engagement.”
Caden snorted. “Aren’t you afraid that you’ll start liking me after three months? Don’t end up sticking around the Holbrooks by then.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. His arrogance was truly ridiculous.
In my eyes, Caden was nothing special. Sure, he was handsome, but other than that, he was worthless- especially with that sharp tongue of his.
“So, the rumors about the aloof and untouchable Mr. Holbrook were true. You’re really that full of yourself, huh? Let me tell you, it doesn’t matter if it’s three months or three years–I’ll never like you. Not in this lifetime.”
Chapter 3 The Bumpkin
Caden’s POV:
Not in this lifetime?
If she doesn’t like me, why is she here in Eclipse Pack?
Finished
Looking at Rosaline’s defiant expression, I figured she was probably playing hard to get.
“Rosaline, you better remember what you said today.” I said darkly.
Rosaline flashed a fake smile. “Sure, Mr. Holbrook. Don’t worry. We’ll part ways after three months. Oh, and let’s pretend we don’t know each other at work to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.”
I turned my head, not wanting to look at her anymore, and signaled the driver to start the car.
My phone buzzed with some screenshots from my secretary, showing a conversation from the company’s group chat.
“Did you hear? Mr. Holbrook’s fiancée is coming to work at Eclipse Group as Mr. Holbrook’s secretary.”
“I heard that she was ugly and she was from the countryside. I wonder if she graduated from a degree mill. Can she even read documents?”
“Hahaha, she probably doesn’t even know how to operate a computer!”
As expected, good news never stays in one place, and gossip travels far,
“Mr. Holbrook, there’s some negative talk at the company about your fiancée joining the team. Should I try to control the rumors?”
My secretary asked for my opinion, and I glanced at Rosaline, then smiled slightly and replied.
“No need. Let it spread. After all, I don’t want this marriage either.”
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