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.

“It’s tough, but now that Gerry supports you, at least you’ve been able to

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

from his eyes. “Hasn’t Gerry’s support for

moment, feeling irritated

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

replied nonchalantly, “Oh, I

he hadn't said much, but in reality,

argued, she knew she had no solid ground. If

sneer. “You must be very skilled at this, Mr. Ward. Do you

eyebrows slightly. “Not often, only when

herself, she asked, “Caden, do you really

his question. “Did you leave me any dignity when you manipulated me, Miss

expression softened slightly. “It

the one who opened the door for

back by the sudden change of subject. Without missing a beat,

quickly tried to interrupt him.

the one who took off my pants and held

at him and covered his mouth with her

said stop talking!” she said

had even turned off the music, obviously paying close attention, his ears practically tuned into

Caden have no sense

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

the heat radiating from him. She quickly pulled her hand

A tingle ran down Alicia's

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

ear. “Yet it was this body you so detest that

a fit of rage,

her original position. Caden rubbed the spot where she had bitten

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