Chapter 139:

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Alice gripped the doorknob tightly as she turned to glare at him, her expression fierce. “Who are you to put an end to this? “I haven’t broken any rules!”

“So why are you leaving?” Caden asked, his voice level. “The contract specifies that you cannot refuse certain requests.”

"But it also requires consent," Alice countered.

“You owe me for what you skipped last night,” he declared. “If you're going to go back on your promise, then don't expect the same thing from me that I got from Randolph yesterday.” His fingers tightened around the doorknob even more, almost creaking under the pressure.

Now it was clear to her: Caden was threatening her.

What was the reason for this sudden change?

“Is this breakfast so important to you?” he asked, his patience wearing thin. “Or are you bothered by my visit to the Yates mansion yesterday?”

His face remained a mask of indifference. “Exactly. “You shouldn’t have gone to the Yates mansion.”

“Why not? The agreement doesn’t require your permission for me to meet up with others or stay out, right?”

"You are free to stay with whoever you want, except Joshua," she stated coldly.

to respond, but he cut her off. “Remember our purpose here. “I am horrified by

choked on her

her? Would he even consider his version? He had already

resolve wavered. He began to seriously consider breaking the agreement. With one last look, he opened the door and

the sound echoing through the room, a sharp reminder that Caden had been struck down by

there, enduring the cold coming from the hallway, rooted to the

fierce, and thinking about it only made her headache worse. Taking a deep breath, she turned around

Joshua or the

someone covered her mouth and nose with their hand from behind and dragged her to

hand firm. “Stay still. I haven't come to hurt you or rob you. “I

older and easily scared, was

recoiling in shock. Her mouth filled with blood and some of her teeth loosened.

was here last

she carefully considered his words. The

Georgia muttered, “I

no idea?” I have challenged her, his tone

again, knocking out a tooth. Her eyes filled with tears and agony twisted inside her.

pulled out his phone. “Ma’am, can you hear me?” he asked, holding

clearly: "What exactly was Alice doing

to remain coherent, managed to tell the story. However, she preferred not to implicate

confirmed. "Let her go," she ordered coldly. "Keep a close eye on Alicia from now

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