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?”

expression. “It's a limited edition. You can't put a price

Alice immediately felt uncomfortable.

to you. It's better to

at her directly. “If we break it down, there’s really no exact

in surprise. She stared at him, replaying the

helping her with the effects of the drugs, for borrowing her jacket twice, and for the kiss in the

her mouth to respond, but Caden cut her off. “They

the decision to push herself on him, and paying him was something she had decided on her own. If Caden really wanted to challenge her, she wouldn't

insecure, Alice dropped the conversation and focused on

his head, looking at them intently. “What's that supposed to mean? What

his mood was unpredictable. When his behavior turned cold, it became

to Alice, “Don't pay attention to him. He's just being naughty. Who cares about a limited edition coat? He's got

responded with a

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

in her direction, showing little

in close, eager to hear the gossip. Who wouldn't want to hear some secrets

“He likes married women.” He

opened her eyes in

expected Caden to be attracted to married women. She couldn't help but glance in his direction. Her face flickered between

in Caden's office. He had

“Come on, laugh. Why don't you

continued eating in silence. After the meal was over, Gerry arranged for someone to look after his Rolls-Royce. He had some urgent business and needed to leave. Before he left, he said to Caden, “You can argue, but it's late. Make sure Alice gets home safely. “It’s not safe

answer, but when Gerry left, he called

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