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.

wait, he did spend a little bit,” Caden added slowly. “He bought you

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

glass of wine, trying to appear calm as she asked, “Would you

offer. Alicia did not expect his

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

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

at her with a hint of disdain. “If you want

preferred not to respond

catching her breath, she realized she needed to slow down, so she began sipping the

the wine

of Alicia's allergic reaction became evident. Small red spots appeared on her neck, revealing the distress her

and squeezed his hand firmly

raised her head, looking

hell are you doing?" I have

“Stop drinking!” I insisted.

tried to free her hand, but could

go, Caden!” she snapped, her voice

replied, "If you want to drink yourself to death, do it somewhere else. Dying here would only make me a

her eyes and looked at her hand as if she

easy tension

he could back out, Alice suddenly opened her

he was releasing

as Caden couldn't help but shudder slightly. “You really do act like a

his

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

her emotions, she murmured, “I’m so sorry.” Her soft tongue brushed against the wound, causing an unbearable sting that

and quickly drew his

slumped onto the table,

fireworks were exploding in the night sky. Purple bursts lit

never bothered to light them for her. Everything she had hoped for, everything he had

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