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.”

dread and stopped dead in her tracks. The door closed behind Hank, leaving her alone

and silently searched for a place

“I had just gotten in.” I didn't see you, so I went to the bathroom. And right after that you showed up. I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I

trying to read his expression.

look in the mirror,” he said. “You're

Alice felt surprised.

Was it that obvious?

his hand

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

twenty years old. You’re

Caden's frustration only grew.

his ears with nonsense, and

tone made

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

"But you didn't exactly

Caden found himself speechless.

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

up. Really? Do you think I’m powerless?” he said, barely

Alice's eyes opened wide.

long time last time. Was that a side effect of the medication?” I have asked. Again, Caden was

He pulled Alice closer and

her clothes, unzipping them and exposing her soft skin. Realizing he was serious,

“Hey, wait…”

she could finish, he kissed her, cutting

But then

weakened. She pushed

I need to… tell

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

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

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