Chapter 97:

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Alice remained silent for about ten seconds, leaving the room in an awkward silence.

Hank, though outwardly calm, was internally panicked, worried that Alice might disconnect the call. After a brief pause, Alice finally spoke.

"Caden asked me to come here on some business, correct?"

She was skeptical of Caden's motives, but she knew Hank was no fool.

“It seems Caden has something important to discuss,” Hank admitted, surprised by his frankness.

"Mr. Ward gave no specific reason for the meeting. He only insisted that I make sure you were here in twenty minutes."

“Did he mention anything in particular?” Alice asked. Hank paused, then replied, “I mentioned the Gray family.”

Alice understood.

He paused for a moment, thoughtful.

To break the silence, Hank added jokingly, "Although Mr. Ward isn't planning a striptease, I'd be willing to do one if it would ensure his arrival."

Alice giggled at this, but then turned gloomy.

"It's alarming how much Caden pushes everyone to their limits."

Hank felt conflicted.

The job was well-paid, but challenging often. He awkwardly reminded her, “Mrs. Bennett, we only have twenty minutes, and five have already passed.”

"Okay, I'll be right there," Alice confirmed.

kindness, thinking it was no wonder Caden valued his

company in

greeted her with a

of guilt, wondering if her manipulations had caused Hank

Ward is waiting,” Hank motioned for him

Alice and agreed continued.

Hank glanced at the monitor and saw something that looked like a spray can

he asked, unable to contain his curiosity at the variety of

was paramount, no matter

awkwardly clarified as she touched her

to explain, she opted to leave her bag outside,

the door of the CEO's

of persuasion and insistence, Caden made Alicia sit on his

a little anxious but holding her ground, Alice asked cautiously, “Have you

because you’re on my lap,

her gaze fixed on her

closer to

head, his lips brushing his

composure, Alice replied, “One kiss

intentions, she looked into his dark, piercing

I might take things further?”

instinctive confidence, Alice

“And why?” I insisted.

recalled firmly. Assertively, she added, “You will

her face and sending a shiver down

she mockingly reminded him, “Remember that I have been a troublemaker since my youth. Don’t

overwhelmed, feeling her heart pounding under her

she tried

her into

a disadvantage at the moment. Sensing his dominance, she inhaled deeply, trying to calm herself, though

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