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.

caution, Alice's pain made her shudder and,

to be nice, why don't you just castrate yourself?”

conversation, clearly bewildered.

popped a donut into Alicia's mouth. “Yes, my

in thought, showed her

Alice froze.

over the phone

my executive assistant,” Caden

impression you didn't

before replying dismissively, “She insisted so much

dare to go too far?

his nose, trying to hide his growing frustration. “She's a little crazy. “I’m

outraged, tried to kick him, but her leg was too weak. She couldn't even lift it. Instead, she accidentally kicked the

their interaction. Confidently,

true, you'd

instincts and wasn't ready to let the matter drop. After ending the call, she turned to the maid beside her. “If she's just a

and suggested,

too close.

me a plane

her up. “If Caden is really seeing someone, do you think

if he’s fond of her,”

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

don't like Yolanda. She's not right for Caden. “I don’t want this marriage, but

and stubborn. His only weak point was his late mother. His resolve often wavered when it

Ciara's gaze turned dark.

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