I found myself surrounded by reporters; my face frowned as I asked, "What's going on here?" One reporter spoke up, "Ms. Rosaline, may I ask, staying so late at night in Jasper's villa, is there something unusual between the two of you?" I responded coldly, "Absolutely not. We were just talking about work." A wave of surprise hit me. HowdidtheyknowJasperand I were here? It seemed someone had intentionally shared this information with them. I glanced around. Aside from the reporters, there was no one else nearby. Another reporter pressed, "Is it typical for a man and a woman to be working together this late? We've received anonymous reports suggesting your relationship with Jasper is more complicated than you admit. What is your connection with him?" Anonymousreports? I should've known someone was stirring up trouble. Rubbing my forehead, I was about to respond when a cold, commanding voice interrupted me. "Which media are you from?" The voice ... it was so familiar. I turned toward the sound, and there he was—Caden, tall and striking, standing with an air of authority. He was dressed in a custom made black suit, tailored to perfection, showcasing his impeccable physique to its fullest. An aura of coldness surrounded him, almost blending seamlessly with the night itself. "Mr. Holbrook!" The reporters exchanged glances before rushing toward him. "Get out of here, all of you!" Caden's icy gaze swept over the crowd, his voice low and unyielding. The air around him was so intense, it felt like it could crush you. "If any of you dare to write lies again, don't ever show your faces in Rivemon." The reporters immediately fell silent, too scared to make a sound. "Aren't you leaving yet?" Caden's eyes were sharp, and his lips curled ever so slightly in a cold smile.Under the weight of his commanding presence, the reporters hurriedly scattered. I turned to face Caden, my voice carrying a hint of surprise. "Caden, what are you doing here?" His gaze hardened, narrowing slightly as he took in my expression. In a low firm voice, he commanded, "Come with me." Jasper Sullivan stepped forward, his tone resolute. "I'll be taking Rosaline home." Caden's eyes flicked to him coldly. "This is none of your concern. My woman doesn't need your help." Without further words, he picked me up in his arms. Jasper stood frozen, clearly stunned. "What do you think you're doing?" I gasped, completely caught off guard as Caden lifted me off the ground. Whatwas he talkingabout? Since whenwas I his woman? The idea was preposterous. Yet, at that moment, as I rested in Caden's strong embrace, I felt an unexpected sense of comfort. My face flushed slightly. I couldn't help but look up, locking eyes with Caden's dark, unreadable stare. In those cold, intense eyes, I saw the image of myself being held closely in his arms. For a moment, I froze, too dazed to even attempt to break free. I simply allowed him to hold me. After a few seconds, I snapped back to reality and tried to push him away, but he held me firmly in place. Without a word, Caden carried me to the car and placed me inside. Taking his driver seat, his face remained stone cold as he started the engine. "Caden, where are we going?" I glanced out the window and quickly realized we weren't heading toward Elderwood. He gave me a sideways glance, his voice calm but firm. "New Moon City." I frowned, rubbing my forehead. "I need to go back. I'm tired and want to rest."A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. "Your things have already been moved to New Moon City." "What?" I was stunned into silence. "How can you move my things without asking me first?" "I didn't place them randomly. I arranged them just as they were," Caden said casually. I was at a loss for words. This man is truly imposing. Thirty minutes later, Caden brought the car to a stop. "Rosaline, we've arrived," he said, stepping out and opening the door for me. I shot him an irritated look. He had already moved all my belongings here. Now, even if I wanted to return to the Elderwood, it was no longer an option. Back at Caden's apartment in New Moon City, everything felt so familiar. "Mr. Holbrook, Ms. Sinclair," Willa greeted us with a radiant smile. "Willa, it's been a while," I responded with a warm smile. "Mr. Holbrook, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now," Willa said, sensing the situation perfectly. Caden gave a slight, indifferent nod, "Hmm." I ignored him and walked back to my room. The space was immaculate, everything exactly as it had been before. Feeling a touch nostalgic, I opened the two suitcases Caden had brought from Elderwood and began to organize my things. "Aren't you tired? Shouldn't you be resting?" Caden appeared out of nowhere, casually leaning against the door frame with his hands in his pockets, quietly observing me. The soft orange light bathed him, enhancing his otherworldly beauty and serene composure. "How can I relax with you standing there?" I shot back at him. I got up and shoved Caden out the door. "Get out!"Maybe I pushed a little too forcefully, I lost my balance and ended up tumbling straight into Caden's arms. Caden caught me around the waist, his chuckle soft and amused. "Should I take this as a sign that you're eager to fall into my arms?"