Chapter 165:

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Monica blinked curiously, her expression clearly showing confusion. “Alice, how come you don't seem worried at all?”

Alice replied without hesitation: "What is there to worry about?"

“You mentioned that Joshua always finds a way. I've been thinking about it and you're right. He seems to always be one step ahead, and he probably has some backup plan. Does that mean everything we’ve done so far will come to nothing?”

Alice smiled. “But I’ve almost gathered all the evidence I need. Even if I make it public, it won't change anything. “I’ll still bring him down.”

Seeing how calm and collected Alicia was, Monica felt her own anxiety ease.

Unable to resist, Monica complimented her. “You've changed a lot lately. You’re much more serene and assertive.”

Alice felt a little nervous, with a hint of shyness. “Is it because of him?” Monica asked curiously.

Alicia was shocked. She immediately knew who Monica was referring to. She parted her lips, ready to explain, but the words seemed tangled in her thoughts.

How was I going to introduce Caden?

Their relationship was strictly contractual. As soon as Joshua fell, their relationship would be over. “Maybe,” Alice replied, her uncertainty palpable.

Lately he had found calm.

Caden was undoubtedly the reason for this new sense of security.

The evidence she had seemed gathered trivial in the face of the influence of these formidable players. If Joshua decided to escalate the situation, she could be in serious trouble. However, with Caden as her steady support, the situation felt totally transformed.

Monica smiled at her, deciding not to try further. As long as Alicia was happy, nothing else really mattered.

Caden was due to return,

available tonight?” she

who had just finished her class, began to gather her belongings and replied, “Of

at eight tonight. Be at the

took a deep breath, and turned

teacher sitting next to her could see the screen, but fortunately he was too engrossed in the conversation to notice anything amiss. Alice responded here and there,

The time apart had stretched out long enough that

they reached the school gate, the music teacher greeted Alice enthusiastically. “Goodbye, Miss

and waved

in many ways since they started working together. Cooking was starting to feel repetitive, and she couldn't contribute much

of something Caden would truly appreciate. After what seemed like an eternity, an idea finally occurred to her, and

This is perfect!

Caden got off the plane, he

from Alice:

had told her clearly

could

stepping out of her usual comfort zone, dressed in something he always admired, her delicate figure enhancing the allure in his mind… A wave of anticipation hit him, catching him off guard. With the bustle

suitcase in hand, he sent a message to

almost immediate: “Exit

slightly surprised. “You're that far ahead?” he replied, half in

a confused look on her face,

cold out here," Alice wrote, waiting

toward the exit. When Hank returned with the water, he

but Alicia was

immediately. She

her and saw her approaching. She was wearing two neat braids, a long black cotton coat, and her face partially hidden

for accommodation?” he

just five hundred dollars a night, you can enjoy everything included, such as relaxing massages and even a games

Caden stood there, speechless.

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