Chapter 345:

Ciara remarked, “Caden always moves with such precision and caution.

It’s rare to see him slip up.” Except for that one time when he lost control and attacked Joshua.

When Caden first returned, Joshua’s arrogance had been unbearable, but Caden chose to endure it.

That was until Joshua crossed the line by kidnapping and tormenting Alicia.

Caden could not let that go.

For her sake, he broke his own rules.

Alicia lowered her gaze, memories of their blissful time at the mountain lodge surfacing, filling her with a familiar, dull ache.

Their connection had always been strong—undeniable.

But at its core, their bond was delicate, easily fractured by life’s complications.

Without the physical aspect of their relationship, she knew Caden had little reason to keep showing her kindness.

Why, then, was he so concerned about Shelia’s threats against her?

Pushing the confusion aside, Alicia refocused on the matter at hand.

She leaned closer to Ciara and quietly shared a few words with her.

nodded, her expression

like

It’s Shelia’s Achilles’ heel.”

added, “Allow me to handle the model

more familiar with the situation, and it will be easier

of relief

day, Ciara announced that everything was set and was simply waiting for

word about a late-night

flawlessly, feigning drunkenness as she

to her side,

shouldn’t have

You know your limits!”

the outburst,

promise I won’t

assistant leaned in

just putting on

Alicia paused, momentarily shocked.

dawned on her: she hadn’t consumed any alcohol

why was she feeling this

the rearview mirror,

exchanged a meaningful glance with her

to the office? It’s so late! Why would you want

muttered a vague

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