Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 185 No Engagement Ceremony Tonight <78% Finished The staxi from earlier was still there, so I pulled open the door and slid inside. Speaking softly, I instructed the driver, "Taketo the Luxe Heritage Hotel" That was the place where Caden and I had planned to hold our engagement ceremony tonight.

"Rosaline, what's going on? Did you see Caden?" Yura asked, noticing my troubled expression.

I pressed my lips together before giving a slight nod.

"Where is he? Why isn't he with you? Did he head to the Luxe Heritage Hotel before you?" Yura's voice carried a hint of worry.

Closing my eyes, I let out a bitter smile. "The engagement ceremony won't be happening tonight." "What?" Yura gasped in shock.

I inhaled deeply, forcing my voice to remain steady. "I've made up my mind. I'm breaking off the engagement with Caden. The ceremony is canceled." Yura froze, disbelief written all over her face. "You're breaking off the engagement? Are you serious?" "Do I seem like I'm joking?" I replied, letting out a short, mocking laugh.

"Why?" she asked, searching my face for answers.

A painful ache spread through my chest, and I clenched my teeth. "Because Tessa has returned. He was missing the whole day... and he was with her." "What? Tessa is back? That's impossible!" Yura's voice was filled with shock.

She knew about Tessa from our past conversations. She also knew that Caden had once loved her deeply.

Unsure of how to comfort me, she hesitated before saying, "Even if she's back, that doesn't mean he will choose her. Rosaline, you should talk to him." I let out a bitter sigh. "His actions already made the choice for him. What's the point?” "But... " Yura wanted to say something else.

I cut her off, "Yura, please givesspace." Leaning back against the seat, I let out a slow breath.

The image of Caden embracing Tessa in his arms kept flashing through my mind, refusing to fade.

A heavy weight settled in my chest, draggingdeeper and deeper, as if I were sinking to the bottom of a dark, icy lake.

It was freezing. It was agonizing.

I had never felt this kind of pain before.

It was suffocating, almost unbearable Tue, 18 Chapter 185 No Engagement Ceremony Tonight But no matter how much it hurt, I had to withstand it.

Right now, I couldn't afford to be weak.

4.79%u Finished Tessa had returned, and Caden had already made his choice. That meant the engagement tonight was meaningless.

Instead of waiting for him to end things, I would do it myself.

I wanted the world to know that it waswho no longer wanted Caden! Richard's POV: At the Luxe Heritage Hotel.

In the most extravagant ballroom on the ground floor, a crowd of guests gathered, filling the space with energy and excitement.

This was the venue for the grand engagement ceremony of my grandson, Caden Holbrook, the leader of the Eclipse Pack.

Distinguished individuals from Rivemon had all cto witness this grand event.

Numerous reporters had arrived ahead of time, eager not to miss any breaking news.

Anticipation filled the air as everyone looked forward to the grand event.

However, as the minutes ticked by, all the guests had shown up-except for the most important figures of the night, Caden and Rosaline.

Confused, I attempted to call Caden, only to find that his phone was switched off. Likewise, no one responded when I tried to reach Rosaline.

"Leslie, send someone to find Caden," I instructed, a sense of unease creeping in.

I was well aware that my grandson was never one to be late.

Especially on such a significant occasion, he should have been here ahead of time.

Why was he missing now, and why couldn't I get through to him? "Mr. Richard, don't worry, perhaps Mr. Caden has been held up by something," Leslie reassured me.

Just then, my daughter-in-law, Eleanor, entered with Queenie by her side.

"Dad, what is Caden doing?" she questioned, irritation evident in her tone.

I shot her a brief look and replied indifferently, "He's your son. Why ask me?"

From the moment Donny held his press conference and this woman represented Donny, had already erased her from my mind as a member of the Holbrooks. Caden had simply relocated to New Moon City and hadn't returned hfor several days.

She was about to respond after my reprimand, but Queenie gently tugged at her hand.

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Queenie said sweetly, "Grandpa, Caden isn't someone who would neglect his responsibilities I'm sure he's on his way. But Rosaline, En honestly... Caden's phone ran out of battery, so why isn't she answering hers? She has no sense of responsibility." I was about to scold Queenie, but before I could speak, a sudden voice rang out, "She's here! She's here!" Everyone's gaze immediately shifted toward the entrance.

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