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.

in disbelief. I have picked up

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

up and unbuttoned two buttons on his

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

He quickly looked away.

his voice broke through. “Staying up all night might be overkill, but five or six times

leaned towards her curiously. “You seem to know this from experience. When was your last

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

the contents. Gerry sat up

the day I came back,”

times has this happened to you?” Gerry

Caden paused before answering.

snake was staring at her, coiling

it six?” Sweat formed on

“Alice!” Caden shouted sharply.

sharply, her face turning pale

now? Was he planning to

on her and

stood frozen for a moment. Realizing this, she quickly dropped

and asked him, “What's wrong with wine?” Can’t you

her knees and forced a

could you forget something like

to him. “Wait a minute, Caden, how do you know Alicia is allergic

“There was one time she drank too much and

on his forehead again. He had wiped

he would

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

interrupted him. “I really need some

have someone bring you

couldn't wait any

and stood up. “I’ll go

for an answer, she ran out of the room. Gerry looked confused. “Why are you in such a hurry to drink

be in a good mood

a

Gerry accepted without hesitation.

tolerance meant that after a few

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

to leave immediately, but she

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