Chapter 142:

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Hank silently promised himself that he would pass on the details of the conversation to Caden, hoping that it might cheer him up. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they parted ways.

Alicia was the first to leave the building. As she left, Caden, who was parked by the road, noticed her. He looked back at her as she walked, watching her through the car window. She was out of sight, unaware of his presence. His eyes followed her every move, studying her from head to toe.

Although he did not appear to have any visible injuries, his gait was noticeably different. He seemed to be standing on one foot, his steps were hesitant, and he barely lifted one foot off the ground.

Caden couldn't help but think sarcastically, "Why didn't she hit her head? Maybe that would make her see reason."

Meanwhile, Hank, wanting to back up his made-up story, grabbed a box of digestive pills and walked back to the car. Caden gave him a quick glance, but didn't say anything.

Hank started the car and the two lapse into a brief silence.

After a moment, Caden commented, "You came back quickly."

Hank agreed. “Yes, Mr. Ward. “My long legs help.”

Caden didn't answer, and the rest of the ride back to the company was spent in silence. Caden stared out the window, his expression unreadable, while Hank glanced at him from time to time, wondering if he had any questions or thoughts to share. Deciding that Caden's silence meant he wasn't interested in talking, Hank fell silent.

After what seemed like an eternity of silence, Caden finally broke it, frowning. “What happened at the pharmacy?”

Hank shook the bag of pills lightly, looking at Caden. “I just picked up the digestive pills, Mr. Ward.”

Caden's eyes narrowed. “And what else happened?”

Hank hesitated, then continued, “Miss Bennett had some great words to say about you.”

Caden’s expression darkened slightly. “What exactly did he say?”

what you deserved,” Hank replied, his tone

took a deep breath, but didn't immediately respond.

that’s all he

more, his thoughts seeming distant, leaving Hank unsure

feeling his irritation rising. “Your brain seems to shut down after work. Is your

ventured, "Mr. Ward, is there

an icy tone, Caden replied, “I

was stunned. “What have I done?” he asked

us back

you know

agitated Caden. The thought of Alicia's visit to Yates Mansion had been

you ask?” Caden asked, his

injured her ankle after jumping from an upper

dismay passing

replied, “It was her friend who inadvertently revealed it. Mrs. Bennett seems intent on

had suspected there was more to Alicia's silence. She detested

Caden had been waiting for Alicia to say, “Caden, come get me.” If she had, he would have run to her

In the morning she appeared with clean clothes and marks on her neck, but she still

as gloomy as

another word, he gave Hank a contact information. “Invite this competitor of the Green family to dinner

a mental

family. However, if

was in

Caden got upstairs, I dialed Alicia's

to the hotel. Her

“When are you going to replace my

fight that morning: Caden had scolded her for staining the sofa and she had quickly promised

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