Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 248 I Could Swim Candice's POV: Reporters swarmed around Rosaline and Jasper.

After all, everyone had just witnessed the two of them getting cozy and intimate on the lawn.

"Jasper, what exactly is your relationship with Ms. Sinclair?" ☐☐.99%1 +8 Pearls "Jasper, today is your birthday, yet you're spending it alone with Ms. Sinclair. Does that mean there's something special between you two?" "Ms. Sinclair, how do you respond to Ms. Reese's accusation that you're a homewrecker?" "Ms. Sinclair ...

" Jasper's face darkened as he stood protectively in front of Rosaline. Clearing his throat, he spoke in a low, steady voice. "This is nothing but baseless speculation. I will be making a public statement on the matter later." A reporter pressed further. “Jasper, what kind of public statement are you referring to?" "You'll find out soon enough." Jasper shielded Rosaline behind him, his voice unwavering.

The fact that he was still defending Rosaline at a tlike this was infuriating.

I stepped forward and ordered the werewolf bodyguards I had brought with me. "What are you waiting for? Teach that shameless vixen a lesson!" I was going to make sure Rosaline paid for what she had done that day.

"Understood, Miss!" The werewolf bodyguards responded in unison, immediately surrounding Rosaline.

"Stay back!" Jasper spread his arms, protecting Rosaline with his body.

"Jasper, this has nothing to do with you!" I snapped, grabbing his arm and yanking him aside.

At the stime, the werewolf bodyguards closed in on Rosaline from all directions.

Rosaline's POV: Watching the werewolf bodyguards closing in, I sighed in exasperation.

Taking care of these guys wouldn't be a problem for me.

The real issue was the crowd of reporters. If I took down these werewolves right here, there was no telling what kind of wild headlines they'd cup with tomorrow.

This was tricky.

"Alpha, why don't we slip out the back?" Freya suggested.

That was a good idea. If I could retreat a little and switch with Freya, her speed would be fast enough to make sure none of the reporters got a clear shot of me.

99% Chapter 248 1 Could Swim With that in mind, I took a few steps back, +8 Pearls But the werewolf bodyguards kept closing in. Two of them even shifted into their wolf forms, blocking my escape route.

With no other choice, I edged toward the swimming pool. Just as I was considering my next move, Candice suddenly rushed atfrom the side and shoved me-hard. "Rosaline, go to hell!" she shrieked.

I had been completely focused on the werewolf bodyguards, so I was caught off guard. My foot slipped. Splash! With a loud crash, I plunged into the water.

Candice's POV: Water splashed everywhere as Jasper's panicked voice rang out. "Rosaline! Rosaline!" As Jasper tried to jump in to save Rosaline, the werewolf bodyguards restrained him.

Watching Rosaline sink deeper into the water, one of the werewolf guards hesitated and asked, “Miss, should we pull her out? If something happens to her, it won't look good-there are too many reporters here..." "No one touches her!" I snapped. "That's exactly what a homewrecker like her deserves!" Even if she drowned, Phantom Pack's influence would ensure I faced no consequences.

"Rosaline! Rosaline! Letgo!" Jasper struggled against the bodyguards, desperate to rush toward the pool.

But before he could break free, a tall figure moved faster than him, diving straight into the water without hesitation.

"It's Mr. Holbrook!" a reporter in the crowd shouted.

Everyone's attention turned to Caden.

I froze. "Caden? What is he doing here?" Rosaline's POV: I was already scanning for an exit underwater, to swim toward it and slip away.

But before I could make a move, someone plunged in, grabbingand pullinginto their arms. "Rosaline, are you okay?" It was Caden.

"Caden, what are you doing?" I glared at him in exasperation once he draggedto the surface.

I could swim just fine-I didn't need saving.

"Rosaline, are you hurt?" Caden heldtightly, his voice laced with concern and urgency.

That deep, familiar voice sent a jolt through me, stirring up memories I hadn't thought about in a long t213 09:07 Wed, 19 Mar Chapter 248 I Could Swim *.99% +8 Pearls That time, when our plane crashed into the sea. Just like now, Caden had heldclose as we drifted in the endless ocean.

Just like now, he had shieldeddespite his injuries.

"Rosaline, talk to me. Are you alright?” Caden's worried voice pulledback to the present.

"I'm fine..." I muttered, shaking off the daze. "Did you forget I can swim? e What could happen to me?"

"Good," Caden sighed in relief. Then, without another word, he scoopedup and carriedout of the pool.

ve The crowd watched in stunned silence as he strode toward the villa's entrance, holdingsecurely in his arms.

His powerful presence was enough to make people instinctively step aside-even Candice didn't dare order E her bodyguards to interfere. "Caden put Rosaline down!" Jasper stepped forward to block his way.

"Move," Caden said coldly.

The sheer authority in his voice made Jasper pause, momentarily stunned.

Without another glance, Caden walked past him, his steps steady and unyielding as he carriedout the door.

Wrapped in his warm, broad embrace, I felt a strange sense of familiarity wash over me. My cheeks heated up.

Maybe it was best to just pretend to be unconscious for now. I closed my eyes.

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