Chapter 108:

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Randolph paused, surprised by the comment. “That's all?” Just because she’s your ex-sister-in-law?”

Caden’s smile widened slightly. “What else could it be?”

Randolph was silent for a moment, searching for an answer. Finally, I let out a small laugh. “Fair enough. “I guess he’s like family to you.”

Randolph never seemed to like Caden getting involved with his sister-in-law. Once he was sure that Caden's interest in Alicia was nothing more than polite concern, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. Slowly, I have turned the conversation back to business matters.

Although Randolph always made a good profit, opportunities to collaborate with someone like Caden didn't come along often. After all, who would complain about making more money?

Randolph leaned towards him, adopting a tone filled with excessive admiration as he tried to draw Caden into the deal. Caden listened in silence for a while and then looked at Randolph.

“What do you need, Mr. Ward?” Randolph asked.

Caden nonchalantly replied, “I think I could use some hangover soup right now.”

Randolph was speechless. He held back his frustration and brought the soup while looking visibly displeased. Caden took a sip and then said, “Joshua has been taking care of your banking business, right?”

Randolph looked away for a moment. “In business, it is always wise to have as many valuable customers as possible,” he said. “When it comes to generosity, you cannot be compared to him, Mr. Ward.”

Ward, what do you say? “I realize that three hundred

pursed his lips. “The soup is too sweet. Tell your

to that. "Is Caden playing me?"

well

If I need anything, I can always contact Joshua

yeah?” It was clear that Randolph had some influence over Joshua. After finishing his business discussion, Caden looked out the window. Several high society people were gathered outside, basking in

She turned around to see where the noise was coming from. Ted was there, holding a

guard, leaving her no chance to react. Water splashed all over her, soaking her instantly. Her silk dress clung tightly to her body as soon as it got wet.

laughed loudly, waving the water gun and mocking her. “Look at you, ugly duckling! “Everyone

and searched for something to defend herself with. She wasn't going to let this

he kept taunts: “Come on,

Alice quickly caught up with him. Ted struggled to escape, but she grabbed his curly hair and gave him a hard lesson. He was surprised that she was so much stronger than him and that he

looking at him with contemplation. “You are lucky you are a

dare you hit me? “I’ll have

to lash out.

the maid suggested. “Why don't

go for the moment. “Is this how everyone in the Reyes family behaves?” she muttered as she wrung out her soaked dress.

silent and gently guided Alice towards a small building on the other side of the courtyard. It was a bit of a walk, but

I have to change here?"

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