Chapter 32:

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Joshua made a surprise proposal.

This shocking announcement hit the news, and netizens, who had been targeting Lilliana, soon redirected their attention. They began digging into Joshua's past, looking for any trace of his relationship history, and eventually discovered that he had been married and divorced.

A lot of hidden information came to light. In essence, Lilliana's scandal took a backseat. Joshua bore the brunt of the online backlash for her.

Caden's gaze shifted to the screen. He let out a slight scoff.

"What a touching love story," she commented.

Alicia stared at the screen, almost enthralled by the unfolding events. The screen soon changed to a video. It showed Joshua's heartfelt confession. It told how he and Lilliana met and fell in love.

Joshua then showed off a dazzling diamond ring and gently placed it on Lilliana's finger. The camera's zoom lens captured the moment clearly.

Alice's eyes filled with tears and her breathing became labored.

Caden turned to look at her, his indifferent gaze taking in her fragile expression.

Alicia lowered her eyes, trying to mask her emotions. “It's just a proposal. What's so touching about it? Honestly, I find it a bit cliché. That diamond ring seems like a rip-off. It’s super expensive but it’s really not worth it.”

Caden’s expression remained void of any emotion. He replied nonchalantly, “That brand of diamond ring is priceless.”

Alice's eyes reddened even more, and she laughed bitterly. "I guessed right. Joshua has lost a fortune."

Caden scoffed at his words.

"It's not really a loss," he said. "At least when he married you, he didn't spend a cent."

Alicia remained silent at his comment.

spend a little bit,” Caden added slowly. “He bought

amplifying Alice's distress as she processed everything that was happening around

trying to appear

did not expect his response and brought the

alcohol and tended to get drunk quickly, so she was rarely

drank it, it stuck in his throat and he coughed immediately. His face flushed and his eyes

expression darkened. He looked at her with a hint of disdain. “If you want to die so badly, why don't you just drink it all at

not to respond

she needed to slow down, so

her as she drank the wine as

evident. Small red spots appeared on her neck, revealing

hand firmly as he reached for

raised her head, looking at

are you doing?" I

“Stop drinking!” I insisted.

weakly tried to free her hand, but could not match

me go, Caden!” she snapped, her

to drink yourself to death, do it somewhere else. Dying here would

hand as if she was thinking about her next

an easy tension

out, Alice suddenly opened her mouth and bit her

releasing his pent-up frustration with that

Caden couldn't help but shudder slightly. “You really

comment, he kept his

until her jaw began to hurt, finally releasing her grip. She stared blankly at

hand. Holding back her emotions, she murmured, “I’m so sorry.” Her soft

quickly drew

slumped onto the table, feeling

the night sky. Purple bursts lit up the

that purple fireworks were her favorite. But Joshua had never bothered to light them for her. Everything she had hoped for, everything he

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