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.”

her tracks. The

and silently searched for a place

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

trying

the

Alice felt surprised.

Was it that obvious?

his

her lie had been poorly constructed,

You're still twenty years old. You’re young and everything can be

Caden's frustration only grew.

nonsense, and now Alicia

tone made it

if I have any health problems?” she asked flatly. “I've never slept with Hank. But I have slept with you,

didn't exactly

Caden found himself speechless.

considerate, but now I wonder if it was because you

enough for Caden. “Last time, your wrist hurt when we broke up. Really? Do you think

Alice's eyes opened wide.

a side effect of the medication?” I have asked.

could no longer contain his anger. He pulled Alice closer

pulled at her clothes, unzipping them and exposing her soft skin. Realizing he

“Hey, wait…”

could finish, he kissed her,

to resist. But then he grabbed her ankles and wrapped

resistance weakened. She pushed him

need to…

“Let me go! “I have something important

her tightly and said, “Do you really think talking is more important than finishing what we've

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