Chapter 25:

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Joshua remained calm and collected. “Alicia, you know what I want.”

“Not really,” Alicia replied. “Since you’re in the hospital, maybe you should consider getting a mental health evaluation.” And she ended the call.

Joshua didn't call back.

After taking a moment to compose herself, Alicia turned to Caden. “Your father is seriously ill.”

Caden remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable.

Then he pulled out his phone and made a call. His instructions were clear. “Do whatever it takes to keep him alive.”

Alicia’s eyes flickered briefly in surprise. She'd heard rumors that Caden and Jerald had never gotten along. Given how unforgiving Caden could be, she figured he wouldn't care at this point.

It seemed that he still had some regard for the family… or perhaps it was more a matter of securing the inheritance. Alice preferred not to ask any more questions or to think about it any further.

After a brief pause, she made her position clear. “I have divorced Joshua. “I will not help him any more.” This also meant that she would not oppose Caden. She had no intention of getting involved with anyone.

Caden's eyes lost their coldness as he looked at her. “You give up so quickly?”

Alice nodded in response.

Caden seemed intrigued. “With your personality, I was hoping you would turn Joshua’s world upside down.”

Alice felt a sharp pain in her chest, followed by overwhelming fatigue. She opened the window slightly to let in some fresh air. The wind stung her eyes. “I don't have the strength to fight it, and I don't need to.”

His words came out firmly, but his voice was so soft that even an outsider could sense the lingering emotion and attachment.

now that Gerry supports you, at least you’ve been able to release

yet. It’s too early to talk about victory or

his eyebrows, sarcasm spilling from his eyes. “Hasn’t Gerry’s support for you been made clear

moment, feeling

for me’?” The way he said it made it sound like there was some kind

replied nonchalantly, “Oh, I must

made Alice's blood boil. He acted as if he hadn't said much, but in reality,

knew she had no solid ground. If she didn't, the anger inside her would continue to

this, Mr. Ward. Do

raised his eyebrows slightly. “Not often, only when the situation requires

she asked,

at his question. “Did you leave me

had done. Her expression softened

with a hint of amusement. “Was I the one

change of subject. Without

quickly tried to interrupt him.

the one who took off my pants and

and covered

him. “I said stop talking!” she said through

not in a private place. The driver had even turned off the music, obviously paying close attention, his ears

Caden have no sense

still as she

the heat radiating from

“What's with the sudden blush? Are you reflecting on our little escapade?” A tingle ran

you that

softly in her ear. “Yet it was this body you so

burning. In a fit

returned to her original position. Caden rubbed the spot where she had bitten him, remaining silent as a smile played on

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