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.

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

hasn’t been released yet. It’s too early to

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

a moment, feeling

‘support for me’?” The way he said it made it

“Oh,

He acted as if he hadn't said much, but in

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

let out a sharp sneer. “You must be very skilled at this, Mr. Ward. Do you

“Not often, only

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

you leave me any dignity when you manipulated me, Miss

what she had done. Her expression softened slightly. “It

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

of subject. Without missing a beat, she added, “And I was

She quickly tried to interrupt him. “Shut

calm tone, “And I was the

lunged at him and

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

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

Caden have no sense

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

from

on our little escapade?” A

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

this body you

her face burning. In a fit of

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

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