Chapter 31:

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As Alicia and Caden approached the restaurant entrance, they saw Gerry coming out. He stood right between them and asked, “Did you guys run into any problems on the way here?”

Caden replied nonchalantly, “They took care of everything.”

Gerry still seemed a little uneasy as he pressed on. “Did you really find something? Thank goodness you went to check it out. But why were you so anxious to find Alice at that time?”

Caden paused for a moment, casting a quick glance at Alicia.

"I lost something and needed to check the locker room. It's an apartment," he explained.

"What the hell?" Alice muttered to herself.

She could guess what he meant by that. “Caden, you’re crazy,” he growled.

Gerry frowned, confused. “What are you talking about?” To flathead? What is that exactly?”

Alice remained silent, choosing not to answer.

Caden smiled slightly, clearly enjoying the exchange.

Once they entered the private room, Alicia turned to Gerry and asked, “Lilliana had a major incident today. As her boss, why didn’t Caden do anything about it?”

Gerry laughed at his question. “Caden bought the company Lilliana works for fun. He’s a laid-back boss who doesn’t stress about things.”

"But with such a great loss, don't you care at all?" Alice persisted.

“A loss?” Gerry nearly burst out laughing. “You've been arguing with Caden for so long and you still don't get it.”

Alice's curiosity increased. "Lilliana is now under your supervision. Their interests are tied together. How is it possible that there are no losses involved?"

platforms. He just hadn't made any public announcement about it. Now, with the promotion of Lilliana’s new

there,

strategy was designed to

Joshua held a grudge against him. He was always eager to compete in every aspect of their

from his own

all of Joshua's efforts were

exposed for lip-syncing and the logical thing was for her

profit without incurring any losses and, in

turned her gaze to

on his cigarette, the

appeared on his lips, a mixture of sophistication

couldn't help muttering, 'Clever.'

and nonchalantly commented, “Keep complimenting me. I love

asked, "Did you know Lilliana

his gaze fixed on

responded with a

dressing room to look for me, your intention was to praise me?" I have

away, chuckling as he said, “Did your

her lips together, trying to hide her

watched the interaction between

years. Aren’t you two tired of fighting?” Gerry asked thoughtfully. “This time, you're both targeting Joshua. Why don’t you put aside your

Alice's smile quickly faded.

and his eyebrows furrowed impatiently as

he said, “I can’t ally myself with

Gerry stood, momentarily speechless.

the air, he cleared his throat and suggested, “Would you like something to drink? “I have some

pass. “I tend to

he had no interest in

asked with genuine curiosity, “Do you think Joshua will

her juice and replied, "I remember you don't

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