Chapter 41:

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Alicia had suspected that Caden was the person Gerry had mentioned. Determined to act on her hunch, she bought the Viagra.

When she noticed Caden's stern look, she suppressed a silent laugh.

It was perfect.

I have realized that I had chosen the ideal gift.

Maintaining a gentle demeanor, he said, “Knowing that you are so particular, Mr. Ward, I made sure to choose the most expensive ones.”

Gerry couldn't help but laugh. "You're the only one bold enough to give Caden something like that," he said.

Alicia blinked and looked back at Caden.

She offered him a bright smile. “I may be a little presumptuous, but we're all pretty familiar with each other by now. Practical gifts are the best, don't you think? Do you like it, Mr. Ward?”

Caden's face remained unreadable.

He stared at her for several seconds. Then he reached out and took the bag. “I like it. It’s exactly what I need,” he replied.

Alice's smile faltered for a moment.

Rather than fearing that Caden might lose his temper, she was more concerned about his hidden intentions behind a friendly facade.

Who could have predicted what underhanded tricks he might use in retaliation?

Without hesitation, Caden opened one of the boxes, took out two pills, and drank them with a sip of wine.

Alice felt a sudden jolt of surprise.

Gerry looked at her in disbelief. “Really, Caden? Are you really taking these?”

Caden kept a stoic expression. The wine lingered on his lips, enhancing his dangerous appeal.

I have swallowed and stared at Alice. “Miss Bennett, you have excellent taste. “These go down very well.”

A tingle ran through Alice as he looked at her. Her confidence evaporated, leaving her speechless. It looked like she had gotten herself into serious trouble.

I have picked up the

definitely Viagra. He couldn't help but marvel at Caden's audacity. “You're amazing, Caden. The instructions recommend one pill a day, and you just took two at once. Aren’t you afraid of staying

up and unbuttoned two buttons

beneath his unbuttoned shirt, and she was drawn

He quickly looked away.

his voice broke through. “Staying up all night might be overkill, but five or six times isn't

curiously. “You seem to know this

chest. He picked up a bottle without checking its contents and began to pour. Caden realized what he was doing and spoke slowly. “In

the contents. Gerry sat up in surprise. “Wait, that was after you

I

has this happened to you?”

Caden paused before answering.

It felt like a snake was staring at her,

was it six?” Sweat formed on Alicia's palms as she raised the cup

“Alice!” Caden shouted sharply.

looked up sharply, her face

was he planning now? Was he planning to reveal

and said casually, “That’s wine you’re

a moment. Realizing this, she quickly dropped the glass

him, “What's

on her knees and forced a smile. “I'm allergic

you forget something like that?”

a minute, Caden, how do you

was one time she drank too much

form on his forehead again. He had wiped them

he would stop

focused on his words. “Did she go

“I really need

bring you

couldn't wait any

clutched her chest and stood

Gerry looked confused.

silent, but smiled with satisfaction. He seemed to be in a good mood as he

a drink?”

Gerry accepted without hesitation.

taste wine, but his low tolerance meant

He glanced at the door from

but she needed

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