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.

have picked up the box and inspected it

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 all

casually reached up and unbuttoned two buttons

caught a glimpse of skin beneath his unbuttoned shirt, and she was

He quickly looked away.

“Staying up all

know this from

Alicia heard. His heart raced in his chest. He picked up a bottle without checking its

contents. Gerry sat up

I

How many times has this happened to you?” Gerry

Caden paused before answering.

was staring at her, coiling around her

times?” Caden wondered aloud. “Or was it six?” Sweat formed on Alicia's palms

“Alice!” Caden shouted sharply.

looked up sharply, her

planning now? Was he planning to

on her and said

moment. Realizing this, she quickly dropped the

asked him, “What's wrong with

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

how could you forget something like that?” Gerry commented. “Even Caden

minute, Caden, how do you know Alicia is allergic to

she

forehead again. He had wiped them

he

on his words. “Did she go crazy around you? What exactly

prepared to respond, but she quickly interrupted him. “I really need some

have someone bring you some,” Gerry

couldn't wait

stood up. “I’ll go

she ran out of the room. Gerry looked

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

a

Gerry accepted without hesitation.

loved to taste wine, but his low tolerance meant that after a few

clear-headed. He glanced at the door from time to

she needed

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