Chapter 405:

Caden cast a glance at Blake, who stood on the other side.

Blake’s expression carried some weight as well.

Being outdone by Caden in such a manner seemed uncomfortable for him.

Caden’s actions that evening weren’t just about spending money.

More significantly, he was using his status to assert dominance over everyone present.

Caden broke the silence.

“Mr.

Langstaff, aren’t you off work yet? It’s quite late.”

Blake replied, “You don’t need to worry about that, Mr.

Ward.

I’m accompanying Ms.

Bennett on a business trip, both for work and to ensure her safety.

I won’t leave until I’ve seen her safely to her hotel.”

“There’s no need,” Caden responded coolly.

“She has other commitments later and won’t require your services.”

respond, but instead, his

understood the reason

the land

She suggested, “Mr.

should

his voice was

“Alright.

should rest

Bennett.

He exchanged a

with hostility, but

a cold

genuinely taken an interest

to recognize

left,

head to the

talk and

leisurely, “Blake is merely

did you bring

places where his presence is truly necessary, and because

you even considered that he

subtly rolled her

problems, so how much of a

reserved a restaurant just across the

Caden instinctively reached for Alicia’s hand, gently guiding

warmth of his hand sent an unexpected flutter through

murmured, “We’re just crossing the street; you don’t need

from Caden before, so small actions like

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