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.

disbelief. I have picked up the box and inspected

“You're amazing, Caden. The instructions recommend one pill a day, and you just took two at

reached up and unbuttoned two

glimpse of skin beneath his unbuttoned shirt, and

He quickly looked away.

through. “Staying up all

curiously. “You seem to know this from

He picked up a bottle without checking its contents

hand shook and he nearly spilled the contents. Gerry sat up in surprise.

day I came

How many times has this happened to

Caden paused before answering.

staring at her, coiling around her and preparing to

times?” Caden wondered aloud. “Or was it six?” Sweat formed on Alicia's palms as she raised the cup

“Alice!” Caden shouted sharply.

sharply, her face turning

he planning now? Was he planning to

her and said casually, “That’s wine you’re going to

frozen for a moment. Realizing this, she

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

knees and forced a smile. “I'm

like that?”

sudden thought occurred to him. “Wait a minute, Caden, how do you

slightly. “There was one time she drank too much and went

forehead again.

he would stop

words. “Did she go crazy around you?

“I really need some water.

someone bring you

couldn't wait any

chest and stood up.

out of the room. Gerry

satisfaction. He seemed to be in a good

a drink?”

Gerry accepted without hesitation.

but his low tolerance meant that after a

clear-headed. He glanced at the door

immediately, but she needed to

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