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.

was in disbelief. I have picked

was no doubt about it. It was 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

up and unbuttoned two buttons on

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

He quickly looked away.

broke through. “Staying up all

to know this from experience.

let out a soft chuckle, making sure Alicia heard. His heart raced in his chest. He picked up a bottle without

and he nearly spilled the contents. Gerry sat up in surprise. “Wait,

I came

How many times has this

Caden paused before answering.

gaze. It felt like a snake was staring at

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

“Alice!” Caden shouted sharply.

sharply, her

he planning now? Was he planning to

her and said casually,

stood frozen for a moment. Realizing this, she

his reaction and asked him, “What's wrong with

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

could you forget something like that?” Gerry

him. “Wait a minute, Caden, how do you

time she drank too much and went crazy

of sweat began to form on his forehead again. He had wiped them away

wished he would

she go crazy around you? What

but she quickly interrupted him. “I really

bring you some,” Gerry

Alice couldn't wait any

clutched her chest and stood up.

she ran out of the room. Gerry looked confused. “Why are

seemed to be in

about a drink?” Caden

Gerry accepted without hesitation.

to taste wine, but his low tolerance

on the other hand, remained clear-headed. He glanced at the door from time

immediately, but she needed to talk to Gerry

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