Chapter 195:

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Caden smirked. His eyes glittered with mockery, causing her pain. With all the cards on the table and their argument reaching its climax, Alicia declared with determination, “There is no need to discuss this any further. “This ends today.”

Caden's expression stiffened for a moment. His face completely fell.

“Are you sure about this?” he asked impatiently.

Alice braced herself. “What is there to consider? You've said the same thing over and over again. What exactly do you expect me to say? Are you considering letting me go?”

Caden scoffed again. “You know damn well who has trouble letting me go,” he replied, his patience wearing thin. “Stop being so dramatic. “I’m done.”

Alice remained equally resolute. “I didn't ask you to enjoy my drama. “You can proceed as you wish with our agreement.”

Realizing that Caden wasn't going to hold on to her, she added nonchalantly, "If you think this association has been a burden, just let me know. I'll take care of it."

With those words, she grabbed her bag, opened the door and walked out.

He didn't make a scene, but when he left, the office fell eerily quiet. It seemed almost lifeless.

Caden felt his anger rising uncontrollably. He was at his limit.

But he was not one to express his frustration in fits of anger. Instead, he sat back down, trying to concentrate, and began to go through the paperwork as usual.

A few moments later, Hank knocked on the door and entered the room with a bewildered expression.

"Mr. Ward, what happened to Miss Bennett? She refused to let me get her a driver."

Caden's expression remained cold. “Just ignore her.”

that something was wrong. Had they

and as darkness settled in, rain began to

suggest, "It's getting dark and it's starting to rain. Mr. Ward, maybe

lost his temper. “Why? She's an adult. “Do

react. “I apologize, Mr. Ward. It was out of line for me

"Go away now."

the door behind

turned off the computer and decided to take the medical report

music when he arrived. Caden didn't interrupt her, but instead placed the medical report in front

sensed that something was wrong. “What's

kept a neutral expression. “Nothing.

press further. She started to glance over the report. Everything seemed to

her

Ciara learned that Caden would be eating there, she

turned around and saw that it had

him on the terrace. Caden stood out against the sky, a tall figure shrouded

are you smoking? “I thought you didn’t

his foot, waving his hand to clear the smoke. “Stay away from me when I smoke,” he replied, avoiding her

watched him closely. “You don't usually

“Stop worrying about

want me to worry, then don't make it so obvious. Your feelings are written all

view, she smiled, somewhat pleased. “That girl

to stay in Ciara's presence any longer. Everything she did or said seemed to irritate

one irritated him as much as Alice. Just thinking about her made him

stubborn, determined, very stubborn. He fantasized

was late, after dinner, and he had no intention of

had a room ready for him,

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