Chapter 169:

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The room fell into a brief silence. Caden pursed his lips before answering, “Did he really say that?”

“When I was with Ciara, I heard him subtly ask about your love life. “He even mentioned waiting for Yolanda to finish her studies before bringing up the subject with you.” As relatives of the bride, they wouldn't be too deferential. It would only tarnish their image.

Caden seemed to think about it for a moment before falling silently again.

Blake wasn't opposed to the idea. "Ciara feels the same way. You and Yolanda can discuss whether you want to have kids or not. If things don't work out, you can go your separate ways. Just remember what's most important."

It was Caden who had initially sought a deal with the Moss family. Being in a weaker negotiating position, he was forced to make some concessions.

“Are you seeing someone?” Blake asked, sensing Caden's hesitation.

Caden replied slowly, “No.”

“Then it's okay. It’s no sacrifice for you,” Blake replied.

Caden hesitated for a moment before saying, “That’s true.” His tone was indifferent. “Get some rest. “I’m going to bed.”

After ending the call, Caden slowly closed his eyes, tapping the armrest of the couch, his brows furrowed in thought. Why had things taken such a sudden turn?

At nine in the morning, Alice finally got out of bed. Caden was in the dining room talking on the phone, with breakfast already on the table. Aching and weak, Alice moved slowly, leaning on the table.

Caden held the phone in one hand and wrapped his other arm around her.

her shudder

yourself?” he murmured, his voice rough and soft,

line, Ciara interrupted her conversation, clearly bewildered. “Brat, is

Alicia's mouth. “Yes, my personal assistant,” she replied

at Caden. Caden, deep in thought, showed

Alice froze.

voice came over the phone again: "Isn't Hank your personal

executive assistant,” Caden

was under the impression you didn't employ women on

more words to weave, and Caden glanced at Alicia before replying dismissively, “She insisted so

before. Without your interest, would she dare to

the bridge of his nose, trying to hide his growing frustration. “She's a little crazy.

was too weak. She couldn't even lift it. Instead, she accidentally kicked the chair leg with her

interaction. Confidently, she said, “You have a

calm. “If that were true, you'd be the

call, she turned to the maid beside her. “If she's just a

suggested, “Why don't you

“They’re too close. “Hank

"Book me a plane ticket. I'm going

is really seeing

if he’s fond of her,” Ciara

the Moss family, then?” the maid asked, reminding her. “They

not right for Caden. “I don’t want this marriage, but from

was his late mother. His resolve often wavered

Ciara's gaze turned dark.

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