Chapter 53:

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A wave of awkwardness washed over Caden.

Her initial thought was that an inappropriate photo of Alicia might be circulating.

I have looked up.

Alice, now separated from the group, stood alone and distant. Her expression soured as she considered retreating into the adjacent vegetation, clearly disturbed and intimidated by the crowd.

In a stern voice, Caden ordered, “Drive over there and confiscate their phones.”

Hank noticed immediately.

As Alicia was about to flag down a cab, a Maybach suddenly stopped in front of her, blocking her path. Hank got out of the vehicle and, with authority, demanded that the group hand over their phones.

He then deleted all the photos they had taken, right in front of Alice.

Alicia, initially shocked, soon relaxed into a smile and said, “Thanks, Hank.”

Hank modestly declined the compliment. “Mr. Ward's orders. Where are you headed, Miss Bennett? “I can offer you a ride.”

Alicia looked at Caden.

Leaning back in the backseat, Caden was absorbed in his phone, his sharp profile radiating indifference.

She hesitated a moment and then said, “Thanks for the offer, Hank, but I'm not sure if it's on your route. “I’m headed to the Yates mansion.”

Hank replied with a hint of surprise, “Actually, he is on his way. Mr. Ward is on his way, too.”

Alice was speechless.

wondered why Caden, who harbored such disdain for

choice, Alice got

her calves, was uncomfortable when she sat down, forcing her to adjust it and

look at this

Why bother covering up?" I have

Alice snapped, "Just because you can't see anything doesn't mean I can't choose to cover up. By your logic, you should walk around naked, since you're hardly

He thought to himself, Am I really getting

was evident. “You're quite changeable. Just last night, you expressed how

thinking to himself of the unique content unfolding before him. Alicia inhaled deeply. “I’ve already explained it to you, it was

replied nonchalantly,

He always had a

his phone and quickly accessed his chat history from the

felt uncomfortable. “What are you

to see if others believe

send it to?" asked Alice,

it had been Gerry, it wouldn't have been a problem, but

and her heart

phone, but remembered an earlier incident at the office and controlled

hurt me,” Alice said, forcing a smile. “In fact, being linked to Mr. Ward might work in my

the previous night and smiled. With a flick, I

she gritted her teeth. "Don't forget to tell me his answer. I'm

“I will,” Caden confirmed.

Alice

a mix of amusement and irritation. He had never witnessed such a youthful side to Caden. Caden always became more talkative around Alicia, as if every encounter was a

silent until Alicia's phone interrupted

a softer tone, Alice spoke, “Monica, what’s

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