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.

wry smile appeared on Caden's lips. “It’s tough, but now that Gerry supports you, at least you’ve been able to release some

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

raised his eyebrows, sarcasm spilling from his eyes. “Hasn’t Gerry’s support

froze for a moment, feeling irritated

mean by ‘support for me’?” The way he said

nonchalantly, “Oh,

he hadn't said much, but in

had no solid ground. If she didn't, the anger

a sharp sneer. “You must be very skilled at this, Mr. Ward. Do you often use your charm to

slightly. “Not often, only when

momentarily speechless. Unable to contain herself, she asked, “Caden, do you

at his question. “Did you leave me

thought about what she had done. Her expression softened slightly.

a hint of amusement. “Was I the one who opened the

sudden change of subject. Without

gaped. She quickly tried to

calm tone, “And I was the

Alice lunged at him and covered his mouth with

him. “I said stop talking!”

place. The driver had even turned off the music, obviously paying

Caden have

he finally stopped talking. He stood still as she pressed herself against him, then whispered, “So who

from him. She

her reaction, Caden chuckled. “What's with the sudden blush? Are you reflecting on our little escapade?” A tingle ran down Alicia's spine, but she denied

you that night, I

you so detest that

In a fit

Caden rubbed the spot where she had bitten him,

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