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.”

didn’t respond, but instead, his

understood the reason

about the

She suggested, “Mr.

you should

but his voice was

“Alright.

should

Bennett.

too hard.” He exchanged a

with hostility, but

offered a cold

genuinely taken an

Blake needed to recognize

Blake had left, Alicia

head to

small talk and

responded leisurely, “Blake is

you bring him

are certain places where his presence is truly necessary,

he

subtly rolled

any problems, so how much of a threat could he possibly

reserved a restaurant just across the street

reached for Alicia’s hand,

his hand sent an

“We’re just crossing

from Caden before, so small actions like this didn’t easily affect

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