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?”

said you got what you deserved,” Hank replied, his

breath, but didn't immediately

that’s all he

fell silent once more, his thoughts seeming distant, leaving Hank unsure

Caden thought, feeling his irritation rising. “Your brain seems to

Hank cautiously ventured, "Mr. Ward, is there something you'd like to talk

an icy tone, Caden replied, “I am contemplating dispensing with your

“What have I done?” he asked

us

you know that Miss

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

do you ask?” Caden asked, his

Bennett injured her ankle after jumping from an upper floor. Mr. Yates

a pang of dismay passing through him. “She

her friend who inadvertently revealed it. Mrs. Bennett seems intent on keeping

his phone call with Joshua the night before, Caden had suspected there was more to Alicia's silence. She detested Joshua, how could she possibly have agreed to be with

Joshua hinted at his involvement. Caden had been waiting for Alicia to say, “Caden, come get me.” If she had, he would have run to

the morning she appeared with clean clothes and marks on her neck, but she still gave no

as gloomy as the

word, he gave Hank a contact information. “Invite this

made a mental note. “Understood,

support from the Green family. However, if the Green family was facing their own difficulties at this time, they

in for

Caden got upstairs, I

goodbye to Monica and was returning to the hotel. Her response was

his living room, replied, “When are you going to replace my living

and she had quickly promised to

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