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 door closed behind

him and silently searched

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. “I just heard some muffled voices,

looked back at Caden, trying to read his expression.

might want to look in the mirror,” he said.

Alice felt surprised.

Was it that obvious?

passed his hand

poorly constructed, she gave up and

twenty years old. You’re

Caden's frustration only grew.

with nonsense, and now Alicia

regretful tone made it even

health problems?” she asked flatly. “I've never slept with

you didn't exactly finish the

Caden found himself speechless.

"I thought you were just being considerate, but now

hurt when we broke up. Really? Do

Alice's eyes opened wide.

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

contain his anger. He pulled

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

“Hey, wait…”

she could finish, he kissed

kicked him in a desperate attempt to resist. But then he grabbed her ankles and

Alice's resistance weakened. She pushed him

stop. I need to…

her breath. “Let me go!

both desire and anger. He held her tightly and said,

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