Chapter 126:

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Alicia walked out, wearing an awkward smile. She scratched her forehead and pointed toward the bathroom. “I was washing my hands in there.”

Neither Caden nor Hank responded.

The silence made him uncomfortable, so he added, “I didn't mean to eavesdrop. “I was just about to leave, but then I heard you two talking.”

Caden stared at her.

Alice felt her chest tighten. She quickly tried to correct herself. “Actually, I didn't hear anything at all.” Her words came out unconvincingly, and she nearly burst out laughing, which only made Caden's expression darker.

Caden turned around and gave Hank a cold look.

Hank shuddered under his gaze.

I have hurried to speak to Alicia. “You have the wrong idea, Miss Bennett. It’s not really what you think.”

Alice looked confused. “What are you talking about?” “I didn’t hear anything.”

Caden took a deep breath.

His voice was cold as he spoke. “Get out.”

Hank had been anticipating this and quickly turned to leave.

Alicia realized that Caden was on the verge of losing his temper, so she began to cautiously follow Hank out of the office.

Caden looked at her coldly. “Not you.”

tracks. The door closed behind

at him and silently searched for

so I went to the bathroom. And right after that you showed up. I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I just walked over to the door and heard you talking. I assumed it was something work-related, so I decided not to interrupt. I couldn't hear much.

Alice looked back at Caden, trying to read his expression.

to look in the mirror,”

Alice felt surprised.

Was it that obvious?

passed his hand

lie had been poorly constructed, she gave up and decided to be

don't worry. You're still twenty years old. You’re young and

Caden's frustration only grew.

already filled his ears with nonsense, and now

made

problems?” she asked flatly. “I've never slept with Hank. But I have slept with you, haven't

didn't exactly finish

Caden found himself speechless.

you were just being considerate, but now I wonder if it was

enough for Caden. “Last time, your wrist hurt when we broke up. Really? Do you think I’m powerless?” he said, barely able to contain

Alice's eyes opened wide.

side effect

no longer contain his anger. He pulled Alice closer

and

“Hey, wait…”

he kissed her, cutting off

resist. But then he grabbed her ankles and wrapped her

weakened.

I need to… tell

catch her breath. “Let me go! “I

and anger. He held her tightly and said, “Do you really think talking is more important than finishing what

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