Chapter 49:

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A police officer approached with a pair of handcuffs, preparing to secure them around Alicia.

Caden stood in front of him, holding up a hand. “There's no need to go that far.”

The agent hesitated, surprised.

Recognizing the peculiar connection between Caden and Alicia, he withdrew his hand.

Alicia gently moved her burned hand away and climbed into the police car. Caden slid in behind her.

She looked at him, slightly puzzled. “You're not coming back?”

He sat down, his long legs almost overwhelming the small space.

"It's much more entertaining to watch you squirm at the station," he said.

Alice sensed his malicious intent.

He sank into his seat and remained silent.

A police officer offered Caden a bottle of water. “Thank you, Mr. Ward.”

Caden greeted her with a friendly smile. Then he commented, “I’ve barely done anything.”

Alice let out an exasperated sigh, shaking her head.

He let out a silent snort.

He was skilled at feigning humility.

The officer smiled and said, “Mr. Ward, that is an understatement. You have contributed significantly over the years; “it is only right that we show you our gratitude.”

Alice was surprised.

Were you involved in philanthropy?

Of course, he hadn't imagined it.

at her, clearly reluctant to

the cap and offered her

feeling the effects of the

I needed to hydrate.

looked at it

have

she knew

the water, before

strange as

half the bottle in one gulp

a few sips

changed slightly. “I’ve

remained impassive.

her eyes silently questioning him,

eyes answering her unspoken question. “Haven’t we kissed

her ears turn red with heat as she

help but

station, they recovered the restaurant's surveillance

incident had been instigated by those drunken

only had to

about defamation?” I have asked. “The false information circulating on the Internet has permeated their minds, and people like them have significantly disrupted my life.

you wish, we can launch an investigation after documenting your complaint, but please be aware that the

“I appreciate

strings behind the scenes. By the time the police came to a resolution, she could be overwhelmed by

up her sleeve, she noticed small blisters forming. The thought of having to

aid kit from the

and walked over, watching her awkwardly struggling with the gauge in

sat down

and soaking it in

Alice remained silent.

touch was anything but

Then he wrapped the gauze around her arm several times, securing

Alice didn't understand it.

something unexpectedly comforting about the

Caden organized the first aid kit. “I noticed your history. It’s surprising that this is

his fiery nature, it was truly remarkable. Alice's

her lowest point too many times. Either way, he let his defenses

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