Chapter 369:

Nearby, Madison kept glancing in their direction, her eyes keenly observing.

Alicia broke the silence, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Mr.

Hopkins, would you like me to pretend this is not happening?”

Cliff tensed for a moment.

“No need for that.

Just act as you wish.

I’ll handle my mother.”

Alicia exhaled, feeling a weight lift from her shoulders.

Beneath his serious demeanor, Cliff turned out to be quite approachable.

Gradually, more guests began to fill the table.

Meanwhile, Madison was bustling about, playing the perfect host as she invited Caden to join the main table for drinks with some esteemed guests.

Just as Caden was about to accept, his gaze landed on Alicia, seated next to Cliff.

Caden’s eyes narrowed, his expression turning guarded.

Madison followed his line of sight and smiled warmly.

“Caden, if I remember correctly, you and Ms.

Bennett are friends, right?”

“You

it makes sense

here can be a bit clueless when it comes

you help him out?

You’ve known each other for a long time, and

felt a mix of amusement and frustration at her

him up with

“Absolutely! I think Ms.

Bennett is simply wonderful!”

Madison’s enthusiasm was palpable.

beautiful but also has

been inquiring

kept that information

keep such an exceptional girl

wore a forced smile, masking

“Mrs.

you might be a bit behind the

is already

faltered, her expression shifting to one of dejection, as though

someone?

Bennett mention it?”

much that she prefers to keep

keeps their treasure a secret? Caden,

to joke about such matters,

under wraps, it must mean she is embarrassed to

bet it’s just a passing

still has a

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