CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1493

Caden didn't press him. He had other priorities.

Glancing at the bag, he asked, "So, you brought the cash, right?"

"Of course. It's not every day you ask me for a favor," Ben replied, sliding the bag over. "It's exactly $20,000. I just withdrew it, so if it's not enough, just let me know. Between us, don't worry about the whole 'borrow and return' thing. You'll pay it back when you can, and if not, it's no big deal." Caden hesitated as he held the bag in his hands. Once he opened that zipper, there would be no turning back.

Ben had always treated him well, genuinely seeing him as a brother. But, no matter how generous a friend might be, it could never compare to having wealth of one's own.

After a moment of wavering, Caden made his decision and unzipped the bag. Inside, stacks of cash were neatly arranged. He dumped them out onto the table, giving a quick count to estimate the total amount. "You really thought I'd short you?" Ben laughed.

"It's not that," Caden said, shaking his head. "I just thought you'd add more than I asked. Look, I asked for $20,000, but you slipped in $24,000."

extra stacks of cash back to Ben. "You

it," Ben replied firmly. "Consider

glass. "No need for more words between us.

drink, unaware that someone nearby

through. Starting with beer, which barely made a dent, he soon switched to harder liquor, hoping to drown out the thoughts of Jamie that kept

to a point of near oblivion. "Ben?" Caden nudged him. "Come on, I'll

Ben didn't respond, Caden hesitated and reached for his phone, planning to unlock it with Ben's fingerprint. Just as he was about to press Ben's finger

I was going to call someone to pick you up since I don't know

an ordinary background, could only dream of Ben's lifestyle. All these years as a judge,

the other hand, had access to countless properties, always a place to go. That knowledge stirred a quiet bitterness within

handle the call myself,"