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.

her, clearly reluctant

removed the cap and offered her the bottle

feeling the effects of the fight, was

I needed to hydrate.

looked at it with a little

have to worry. It’s perfectly

haven't expressed any concern, and yet you're already confessing.” Although she

gave her the water, before

was as strange as the

almost half the bottle in

took a few

expression changed slightly. “I’ve already drunk from

remained

silently questioning him, “Isn't

eyebrow, his eyes answering

red with heat as she looked

help but

station,

the incident had been instigated by those drunken troublemakers; they were

had to give

the Internet has permeated

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

agreed. “I

with the Green family pulling the strings behind the scenes. By the time the police came to a resolution, she could

burn. As she pulled up her sleeve, she noticed small blisters forming. The

a first aid kit from the police station and began applying ointment and

paperwork and walked over, watching her awkwardly struggling with the

down next to

do everything yourself,” she said, taking a cotton ball and soaking it in iodine.

Alice remained silent.

touch was

wrapped the gauze around her arm several times, securing

Alice didn't understand it.

something unexpectedly

organized the first aid kit. “I noticed your history.

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

Either way, he let his defenses down, exposing a rare vulnerability. “I have no family left. There’s no one who

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