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

“Lilliana’s song hasn’t been released yet.

raised his eyebrows, sarcasm spilling from his eyes.

for a moment, feeling irritated by his hostile

said it made

“Oh, I

made Alice's blood boil. He acted as if he hadn't

solid ground. If she didn't, the anger inside

must be very skilled at this, Mr. Ward. Do you often use your charm

eyebrows slightly. “Not often, only when

to contain herself, she asked, “Caden, do you really have no

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

Her expression softened slightly. “It

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

subject. Without missing a beat, she

She quickly tried to

continued in a calm tone, “And I was the one who

lunged at him and covered his mouth

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

had even turned off the music, obviously paying close attention, his

have no

as she pressed

radiating from him. She quickly

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

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

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

felt her face burning. In a fit of rage,

position. Caden rubbed the spot where she

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