Chapter 24:

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Gerry let out a chuckle. “You know I didn't mean that.”

Even though she had been making fun of Caden moments ago, the idea of ​​Alicia and Caden having some sort of romantic relationship seemed absurd to her. The idea of ​​two people who seemed to butt heads at every turn, but shared a kind of forbidden tension, was oddly amusing. Who wouldn't find that scenario entertaining?

But Caden had a peculiar problem: he found it impossible to develop feelings for someone who constantly clashed with him. As for Alicia, the idea of ​​getting involved with her ex-husband's older brother was simply out of the question.

“Let’s go eat,” Gerry decided to change the conversation. “You're not feeling very well, so eat something and go home soon.”

Alice agreed.

He brought up the subject of the stained seat again. “I’ll take the car and have all the seats replaced,” I suggested.

Gerry, known for his meticulous attention to detail, normally didn't tolerate such things. However, he had just started collaborating with Alicia and was genuinely impressed by the song she had recorded that night. The stain didn't bother him. “It's not a big deal. “I’ll have someone else take care of it later.”

Alice didn't let it go. "That's not right, Mr. Hopkins. I have to make it up to you properly."

Seeing her determination, Gerry finally gave in. “Fine, I’ll deduct the cost from your payment. Is that okay?”

Alice agreed without hesitation. “Sounds good to me.”

With that settled, Alice turned her attention to Caden. “How much do I owe you for the jacket?”

edition. You can't put a price on it.

Alice immediately felt uncomfortable.

to you. It's better to sort things

her directly. “If we break it down,

in surprise. She stared at him, replaying the events in her

drugs, for borrowing her jacket twice, and for the kiss in the car.

her mouth to respond, but Caden cut her off. “They can’t

From the beginning, she had made the decision to push herself on him, and paying him was something she had decided on

insecure, Alice dropped the conversation and focused

“What's that supposed to mean? What kind of games are

short reply. “Just eat your food.” Sometimes, his mood was unpredictable. When his behavior turned cold, it

just being naughty. Who cares about a limited edition coat? He's got more money

with

come over. “Hey, eat here. “I’ve got some juicy

in her direction, showing

gossip. Who wouldn't want to hear some secrets

just enough for Alicia to hear. “He likes married women.” He made sure Caden could

eyes

She couldn't help but glance in his direction. Her face flickered between disgust and sympathy. A moment later, something suddenly clicked, and

that time in Caden's office. He had made

scoffed, “Come on, laugh. Why don't

needed to leave.

didn't answer, but when Gerry left, he called a

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