Chapter 130:

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Alicia hurt her accusation at him, clearly frustrated by his actions. “Even an animal needs rest. You didn’t let me have one that night!”

Caden replied calmly, “Animals rest and continue the next day. “You’ve had a whole week.”

In a stern voice Alice replied, "Are you really comparing me to an animal now?"

Caden didn't respond. This conversation had taken a strange turn because of him. Used to handle these kinds of discussions, he knew better than to take things any further. I have decided to stay still.

When he didn't respond, Alice persisted, "So you finally understand how wrong you were, do you?"

Caden just shook his head. “Technically, I haven't done anything wrong according to the agreement. But I’ve learned that sometimes it’s smarter to admit guilt.”

Alice blinked in surprise. What did he mean? Was he referring to her experience with other women?

Trying to maintain her composure, she said, “I thought you were more of the controlling type when it came to relationships.”

Caden smiled weakly, his expression softening. It was clear he was thinking of someone else. “I wouldn't dare be like that. He’s a nervous wreck.”

It was the first time Alice had seen him smile like that. Whoever he was thinking of seemed to leave him both frustrated and amused.

Alice wanted to make fun of him. He was such a self-assured man, and yet a woman had outdone him.

As she tried to smile, she realized her lips were stiff. She rubbed her cheeks and quickly looked away, trying to avoid his gaze. “I need to review the agreement. Some parts of it are unreasonable.”

smiling. Without questioning his mood, he replied, “If agreements could be changed at

said you would respect me, but you

sharply: "Weren't you enjoying yourself

kept her tone firm. “In any case, you have

paused for a moment before agreeing. As she worked on the revisions, he

which made things easier for her now.

just checking

at

looked her straight in his eyes. “I admit I went a little overboard that night, but I checked and you weren't hurt. I even gave you a week to recover. If you're still angry, I must have

silent for a moment. His question, “Why are you so angry all of a sudden?” caught her off guard. Was she really angry? She wasn't.

them on. “I'm not hurt. “What bothers me is how

week?" he said,

She had no answer.

but she didn't want to dwell on it. She finished putting on her pants and turned her attention

commented, “We can

once again. “No, I’m not

would last. When she was done, she calmly listed the changes she had made to the agreement and read them aloud to Caden. “Let me know if you have any problems with

wasn't interested in being

slid his hand inside her shirt, trying to get

his eyes fixed on the screen, making sure Alicia wasn't trying to sneak anything he didn't approve of into

part, had no time to

she wasn't in the mood, Caden's touch stirred something in her. They hadn't done it that often, but he had already learned

a strange attraction towards him,

he noticed her eyes were shining with excitement. A smile spread across her face. “Are

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