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.”

stopped dead in her tracks. The door

him and silently

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. “I just heard

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

look in the mirror,” he

Alice felt surprised.

Was it that obvious?

his hand over

lie had been poorly constructed, she gave up and

years old.

Caden's frustration only grew.

nonsense, and now Alicia

regretful tone made

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

"But you didn't exactly finish the last

Caden found himself speechless.

"I thought you were just being considerate, but now I wonder if

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

Alice's eyes opened wide.

that a side

He pulled Alice closer and pushed

he pulled at her clothes, unzipping them and exposing her

“Hey, wait…”

kissed her, cutting

then he grabbed her ankles

Alice's resistance weakened. She

stop. I need to… tell

hair, trying to catch her breath. “Let me go! “I have

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

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