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 gaze shifted

reason

about the

She suggested, “Mr.

you should

his voice was

“Alright.

should

Bennett.

too hard.” He exchanged

met—not quite with hostility, but certainly with

a

taken

Blake needed to recognize

had left, Alicia spoke

to

and went

leisurely, “Blake is merely a

did you bring him

are certain places where his presence is truly necessary, and because he’s

even considered that he could be the

rolled her

been here for a month without causing any problems,

had reserved a restaurant just across

stepped onto the crosswalk, Caden instinctively reached for Alicia’s hand, gently

his hand sent an unexpected flutter through Alicia’s

just crossing

so small actions like this

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