Chapter 212:

Alicia hadn't expected him to take the matter so seriously, and for a moment, words failed her.

If he refused to accept her simple apology, then what did he want? A meal? Some other form of compensation? It didn't seem like Caden's style.

Before I could think about it, his deep, soft voice cut through the silence.

“Are you really sorry?”

Even over the phone, the weight of his tone sent a chill through her.

She felt dizzy, as if she were on the edge of a trap she hadn't seen coming.

“Yes,” he replied, albeit with some hesitation.

“But… even if I didn’t like you, it’s not like it would affect you, right?”

So shouldn't a verbal apology suffice?

Caden let out a low chuckle, but it was anything but amused.

“You say you’re sorry, but you back out so quickly.

At this Alice remained silent.

Guilt was gnawing at her, but pride made her insist on proving her sincerity.

“So… how do you want me to prove how sorry I am?”

His mockery echoed in her ear, making her shudder.

“Don’t you know that already?”

Alice froze.

In that instant, she understood exactly what he wanted.

Her first instinct was to hang up on him.

But Caden, calm as ever, added, “I won’t force you.

You don’t have to be so scared of me.

“Who says I’m afraid of you?” she snapped, though her voice shook enough to betray her.

“Even your breathing has changed.

Seeing herself exposed so easily, she instinctively held her breath, but his complicit silence only made things worse.

Caden, not wanting to waste time, got straight to the point.

“You don’t have to come to me.

Just give me an hour of your precious time and stay on the phone.

His stomach twisted.

she had fallen

it was the first time

her

leaving no room for

Caden’s voice broke the

I’ll shorten the call

reeling from the

let alone string

told her that answering his questions wouldn't hurt

he

tender voice, Caden grew

dropped an octave, rough

we’re apart… do

mind wandered, her pulse

could he ask such a brazen

took a ragged breath, feeling

he wouldn't believe her answer, but

"No.

"

wasn't looking for

her, and his knowing chuckle

night, did you enjoy it when that male companion flirted with

blinked, trying to remember

even

trying to

how hard she tried, all

choosing

Caden hummed in satisfaction.

“Good girl.

became heavier, and the tension in the

feeling cornered in this game he

he insisted,

“I’ll hang up later.

the silence before asking in a low, almost mocking

felt a tingle on her

didn't dare answer, but her labored breathing gave

couldn't help but

was indeed as easy to read

like you had a great

used to me by now, but I have to

beep sounded in his

had hung up on

the phone, his

She always did what he asked, but acted

deep breath and looked at

dissatisfied and,

she stood up and headed to

was, the incident left

bustling with activity, industries were going

and arranged meetings with

Gerry's contacts, everything fell into place and the negotiations went surprisingly

with his investors, he called Gerry to invite

caught her off

didn't really do

one who

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