Chapter 197:

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Alice clenched her fists tightly, remaining silent.

Monica was visibly shaken by Caden's behavior. She leaned over to Alicia and whispered, "What is Caden doing? Everything seemed fine earlier today, and now he's with a stranger. What happened?"

Alice quietly replied, "You can do what you like."

Monica felt uneasy. “Did you break up? “Did you have a fight?”

“We were never really together,” Alicia explained. Worried that Monica would make a scene, she gently took her hand and whispered, “Ignore him, Monica.”

Monica noticed the loneliness in Alicia's eyes and began to understand the situation. She couldn't help but feel angry. Caden, quick to move on, had done so right in front of Alicia!

Given Caden's high status and volatile temper, Monica knew she couldn't confront him directly. However, she felt compelled to support Alicia and help her vent her frustration.

Monica signaled for some male companions to approach.

Surprised, Alice stared as the men approached. “Monica, what are you doing?”

little fun,” Monica replied. Then she announced loudly, “Mr. Ward has a beauty by his side and I'm very envious

might kiss him. But seeing the clear disdain in her eyes, she

did make

and the other a 1.8-meter-tall young athlete. Gerry laughed. “What a party, choosing two at

not that hungry. One is

She looked up, puzzled. Then she stood

up the two male companions before turning

and fruit. Alice sat up straight, accepting what was offered, although she

as if he were

her head. “No, but it’s the first time I’ve done

replied with a wink. “May

from a distance. He leaned back

to be the only one who affected her in this way. Was it because it was her only experience? What if she was with someone else? Would she feel equally adrift if she were intimate

saw her as just a casual

offer. Instead, she replied, “Sure. “I’m looking forward to seeing what you

and his

to add some spice to the evening, said to his date: "If you're going out with her, remember the expenses. Charge them to me and sort it out

such lovely

The mood had been light and playful, but Caden's comment soon broke the spell. I have cynically remarked, "Nothing

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