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,

him. “Lilliana’s song hasn’t been released yet. It’s too early to talk

his eyes. “Hasn’t

for a moment, feeling

me’?” The way he said it made it sound

nonchalantly, “Oh, I must have

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

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

skilled at this, Mr.

slightly. “Not often, only when the situation

Unable to contain herself, she asked,

me any dignity when you manipulated

done. Her expression softened slightly. “It was you who started

hint of amusement. “Was I the one who opened the door for you at

back by the sudden change of subject. Without missing a

tried to interrupt

calm tone, “And I was the one who took off

him and

practically lunged at him. “I said stop talking!” she

private place. The driver had even turned off the music, obviously paying close attention, his ears

could Caden have no sense

He stood still as she pressed herself

radiating from him. She quickly pulled

“What's with the sudden blush? Are you reflecting on our little escapade?” A tingle ran down Alicia's spine, but she denied it instantly. “I’m blushing because

added, "If I'd known it was you that night, I would have rather died

was this body you so detest that you clung to and desired,

face burning. In a fit of rage, she bit his

the spot where she had bitten him, remaining silent

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