NovelsFreeChapter 245 Can You CBack to Me? I was taken aback-why was Caden following me? At that moment, only the two of us were in the elevator.
His intense gaze was locked on me, but I turned my head away, refusing to meet his eyes. An awkward silence filled the air.
Caden's expression darkened, and his thin lips curled slightly. "Rosaline, what exactly is your relationship with Jasper?" I took a step back, my tone cold. "Definitely not what you're thinking "Then what is it?" He moved closer, his voice low and demanding.
I instinctively backed away, only to find myself trapped against the wall. There was nowhere left to go.
"Answer me." His voice turned icy as he moved even closer. In an instant, his arms cup, pressing agains the wall on either side of me, cagingin.
The space between us vanished, the air thick with tension. My breath caught in my throat.
I could feel Freya was getting excited again.
If he kept pushing, I wouldn't be able to resist unleashing Freya-he needed to understand that my patien wasn't a sign of fear.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust as I was about to tell him to back off, the elevator suddenly jolted violently.
The overhead light flickered a few times before plunging us into complete darkness.
"Ah!" A sudden wave of darkness swallowedwhole, like an endless void pullingin. Panic surged. through me, and I let out a sharp cry.
Without hesitation, Caden reached for me, pullingtightly into his embrace. His voice softened. "Rosaline, don't be scared." That voice, that warmth-I knew them too well.
Fear gripped me, and instinctively, I clung to him. My racing heart slowly steadied in the comfort of his arms.
My mind flashed back to another tand another elevator when he had heldthe sway, shieldir me.
But now, things had changed.
"The elevator is malfunctioning." he muttered, one arm securely aroundwhile he fumbled for his ph with the other. His tone was low and steady.
1 stiffened. "What should we do now?" Caden's grip tightened, pullingeven closer. "Don't worry, I'm here. You're safe." Wed, Chapter 245 Can You CBack to+8 Pearls Pressed against him, I could hear the rhythmic thud of his heartbeat, a strangely soothing sound. Then, he leaned in, his nose brushing against my hair as he inhaled softly.
That familiar closeness returned, wrapping aroundlike a memory I couldn't escape.
In the darkness, his voice came, quiet but clear, right beside my ear. "Rosaline, can you cback to me?" His breath, tinged with the scent of cologne, brushed against my cheek, leaving a faint tingle.
My chest tightened. What did he mean by that? One moment, he was all affectionate with Tessa, and now he was askingto return to him. Was Freyal right? Was he trying to have it both ways? I snapped out of my daze, ready to reprimand him. But just then, the overhead light flickered on, and the elevator hummed back to normal operation.
The sudden brightness madesquint, momentarily disoriented.
When I glanced up, my eyes met Caden's. He was watchingintently, his gaze deep and unreadable.
The memory of what had just happened in the dark clung to my mind.
Taking a steadying breath, I shoved aside the emotions swirling insideand stepped away.
Caden's POV: A moment ago, she leaned into me, seeking comfort. Now, with the light back, she was pulling away as if nothing had happened. I couldn't understand her at all.
"You still haven't answered my question," I said, unable to hide the frustration creeping into my voice.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRosaline's lips curved slightly, but there was no warmth in her smile. "What question?" My eyes locked onto hers. "Rosaline, can you cback to me?" I repeated, this tmore serious than before. Before she could respond, the elevator chimed, signaling that we had reached the first floor. The doors slid open.
Without hesitation, Rosaline pushed past me. "Caden, I'm leaving She strode out without looking back, her determination cutting throughlike a cold wind.
I hesitated for a moment before following, only to see her heading straight toward a sleek black Bentley waiting outside. It was Jasper's car.
The moment he saw her, he stepped out, concern written all over his face. "Are you okay? What happened?" Rosaline offered him a reassuring smile. "I'm fine." "Con," he said, motioning for her to get in with effortless charm.
Rosaline flashed a smile before slipping into the nassenger seat.
Chapter 245 Can You CBack to Me? As Jasper's Bentley pulled away, a chilling emptiness settled in my chest.
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Not long ago, she had clung toin the elevator, seeking comfort Yet! now, without hesitation, she had left with Jasper. How could I bring her back to my side? I stood frozen at the entrance for a while, my thoughts tangled.
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