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.

day Caden was due to return, I contacted Alicia

you available tonight?” she

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

be landing at eight tonight. Be at the apartment when I

for a moment, took a deep

but fortunately he was too engrossed in the conversation to notice

The time apart had stretched out long enough that she was sure she was in for a

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

smiled and

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

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

This is perfect!

Caden got off the plane, he looked

an unread message from Alice: “I’ve

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

else could

to vivid assumptions about what might be waiting for him. He imagined Alicia 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

message to Alice: “I just landed. Where

almost

ahead?” he replied, half in

her face, unsure of what she was expecting. Although she had planned a surprise, it was nothing

out here," Alice

his phone into his pocket and started toward the exit. When Hank returned with the water, he stood there, confused, looking

eyes scanned the crowd, but Alicia was

She ran up

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

he asked with a smile under

five hundred dollars a night, you can enjoy everything included, such as relaxing

Caden stood there, speechless.

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