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.

due to return, I contacted Alicia

tonight?”

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

eight tonight. Be at the apartment when I get

stared at the screen for a moment, took a deep breath, and

the music 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, although

business trip. The time apart had stretched out long enough that

“Goodbye, Miss Bennett. “I have to pick up

smiled and waved

something for Caden too? He had supported her in many ways since they started working together. Cooking was starting

something Caden would truly appreciate. After what seemed like an

This is perfect!

plane, he looked

was an unread message from Alice: “I’ve planned something special for

to. He had told her clearly earlier to wait

else could it

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 of the airport around him, he had to restrain himself from giving anything away. He smoothed his trench coat, hiding his thoughts,

sent a message to Alice:

was almost immediate: “Exit

raised an eyebrow and narrowed his eyes, slightly surprised. “You're that far ahead?” he replied, half in disbelief. His mind was already brimming with

standing at the exit, Alice looked at her message with a confused look on her face, unsure of what she was expecting. Although she had planned

out here," Alice

pocket and started toward the exit. When Hank returned with the water, he stood

Caden's eyes scanned the crowd, but Alicia

him almost immediately. She

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

he asked

here. For just five hundred dollars a night, you can

Caden stood there, speechless.

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