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.

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

expression. “Do you

Alice shook her head.

would I be? I'm

hand, watching Alicia. “You seemed more cheerful a

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

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

lightly. “Why should

Both had often fantasized about strangling the other. With a

Caden's car arrived at the entrance of the art exhibition. Mr.

with Joshua later. I will take care of everything as you

He stepped out of the car, his presence imposing and

the scene, Mr. Wade asked, "Mr.

grim. “She's gone, they found her

stood there bewildered, not knowing

Ward isn’t feeling particularly jovial today, so it’s

a sign for

Mr. Wade agreed. “Understood.”

Caden was about to get in, Gerry's car

arranged for her, and she looked more stunning than he had imagined.

effortlessly making her

out

with. Arm in arm with Monica, Alice

dignified and striking stature.

his gaze. After greeting Mr. Wade,

ignored

“Why are you

he had tailored to fit her waist perfectly,

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