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.”

but instead, his

understood the reason for Caden’s

was about the land for

She suggested, “Mr.

should get some

but his voice

“Alright.

should

Bennett.

He

quite with hostility,

offered a

Blake had genuinely taken an

needed to recognize his

had left, Alicia

to

skipped the small talk and went straight

“Blake is

you bring him

certain places where his presence is truly necessary, and because

even considered that he could

rolled

month without causing any problems, so how much of a threat could he possibly

reserved a restaurant just across the street

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

of his hand sent

a quiet voice, she murmured, “We’re just crossing the street;

so small actions like this didn’t easily

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