Chapter 177:

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Alice's heart skipped a beat.

She took a deep breath before picking up Caden's call. “What?” she muttered weakly.

Caden's voice came through clearly. “Where are you?”

Alice was in a hurry. “I'm changing. If you need to say something, go ahead.”

Caden's expression soured at the mention of her 'changing clothes'.

Just then, Monica entered the room.

Alicia quickly hid her phone under the blanket.

Monica sensed the tension and whispered, “Bad timing?”

Alice shook her head. “What do you need?”

“I noticed you’ve been here for a while,” Monica said quietly. “I thought I’d check on you.”

Monica saw Alicia struggling with her dress and walked over to help her.

Thinking the call had been disconnected, Alice collapsed onto the bed. “I'm exhausted. “I couldn’t sleep until three in the morning and I got up at seven.”

Monica realized what she had kept Alicia awake and gave her an understanding smile.

The strapless dress allowed Monica to gently massage Alicia's shoulders.

Alice sighed in relief. “Yes, right there. I feel wonderful… Oh, take it easy,” she whispered.

end accidentally. Exhausted, Alice lay down on the bed, staring

noticed her expression. “Do you

Alice shook her head.

I'm about to

her hand, watching Alicia. “You seemed more cheerful a few days

Alice replied. Feeling self-conscious under Monica's gaze, she

any problems? Have you had an argument?” Monica asked,

laughed lightly. “Why should we

years. Both had often fantasized about strangling the other. With a heavy sigh, Alice quickly stood up.

one o'clock, Caden's car arrived at the entrance of the art exhibition. Mr.

with Joshua later. I will take

nodded indifferently. He stepped out of the

Wade asked, "Mr. Ward, where's your

grim. “She's gone, they found

stood there bewildered, not knowing

Mr. Wade. Mr. Ward isn’t feeling particularly jovial today, so

a sign

Mr. Wade agreed. “Understood.”

about to get in, Gerry's car

the custom-made dress he had arranged for her, and she looked more stunning than he had imagined. The cool breeze played with her long curls, adding to

her the center of

out

had come with. Arm in arm with Monica, Alice

stood with a dignified and striking stature. He seemed completely

gaze. After greeting Mr. Wade,

also ignored

if they were strangers. Gerry, always casual, said, “Why are you two acting like enemies?

The dress he had tailored to fit her waist perfectly, and her movements were graceful and serene. A pang of irritation

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