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.

was due to return, I contacted Alicia in

tonight?” she

her class, began

“I’ll be landing at eight tonight. Be at the apartment when I get

for a moment, took a deep breath, and turned

see the screen, but fortunately he was too engrossed in

several days on a business trip. The time apart had stretched out long enough that she was sure she was

music teacher greeted Alice enthusiastically. “Goodbye, Miss Bennett. “I have to pick

and

she be planning something for Caden too? He had supported her in many ways since they started working together. Cooking was starting to feel repetitive, and she couldn't

appreciate. After what seemed like an eternity, an idea finally occurred to her, and her

This is perfect!

off the plane, he looked at

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

wander, wondering what he was up to. He had told her clearly earlier to wait in the apartment.

could it

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 of the airport around him, he had to restrain himself

hand, he sent a message to Alice:

response was almost immediate:

that far ahead?” he replied, half in disbelief. His

looked at her message with a confused look on her face, unsure of what she was

very cold out here,"

shoved his phone into his pocket and started toward the exit. When Hank returned with the water, he stood there, confused, looking around. Where had Caden disappeared

with people coming and going, creating a constant hum of activity. Caden's eyes scanned the crowd, but Alicia was nowhere to be found in

him almost immediately. She ran up to him,

her approaching. She was wearing two neat braids, a long black cotton coat, and her face partially hidden behind a mask. With playful

for accommodation?” he asked

from here. For just five hundred dollars a night, you can enjoy everything included, such as relaxing massages and even a

Caden stood there, speechless.

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