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.

heavier, and as darkness settled

ventured to suggest, "It's getting dark and it's starting to rain. Mr. Ward, maybe you should take Miss Bennett home. What do you

She's an adult.

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

"Go away now."

closed the door behind

longer, but he found that he couldn't concentrate. I turned off the computer and decided to take the medical

he arrived. Caden didn't interrupt her, but

sensed that something was wrong.

neutral expression.

that he was reluctant to say more, Ciara didn't press further. She started to glance over the report. Everything seemed

her to continue to enjoy

Caden would be eating there, she asked the kitchen staff to prepare some extra

and saw that it

Caden stood out against the sky, a tall figure shrouded in night, with faint

over to him. “Why are you smoking? “I

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

closely. “You don't usually

frowned. “Stop

so obvious. Your feelings are

her point of view, she smiled, somewhat pleased. “That

turned and walked away, not wanting to stay in Ciara's presence

as much as Alice. Just thinking

but he always resisted her. She was stubborn, determined, very stubborn.

intention of going out. I have decided to stay

had a room ready for

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