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.”

sensing that something was wrong. Had they had a

darkness settled in, rain began to

starting to

adult. “Do you think

nervous to react. “I apologize, Mr. Ward. It was out

"Go away now."

closed the door

I turned off the computer and decided

didn't interrupt her, but instead placed the

sensed that something was wrong. “What's

kept a neutral expression.

more, Ciara didn't press further. She started to glance over the report. Everything seemed to be

wish was for her to continue to

eating there, she asked

around and saw

terrace. Caden stood out against the sky, a tall figure shrouded in night, with faint trails of

over to him. “Why are you smoking?

his hand to clear the smoke. “Stay away from me

watched him closely. “You don't usually

frowned. “Stop worrying about

“If you don't want me to worry, then don't make it so obvious. Your feelings are written all over your face.

stating her point of view, she smiled, somewhat pleased. “That girl really affects

turned and walked away, not wanting to stay in Ciara's presence any longer. Everything she did

thinking

stubborn, determined, very stubborn. He fantasized about locking her up and forcing her into submission until she was too

after dinner, and he had no intention of going out. I

had a room ready for him,

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