Chapter 473:

As she closed the door behind her, her composed expression began to falter.

She couldn’t hear the conversation inside, nor did she want to.

Alicia’s thoughts spun.

Corey’s words had left a lasting echo.

Ever since he had purchased that painting, there had been a fierce intent in his eyes, one that she couldn’t ignore.

Today’s visit seemed to center around her.

What could he want from her?

Was it just because she was with Caden? That reasoning felt flimsy.

Caden was too proud to easily give up such a crucial advantage.

There was no way he would relinquish his woman.

But then again, anything was possible.

Corey’s approach was relentless, and Caden had been distracted with other concerns lately.

If a woman could foster peace between them, perhaps it wouldn’t be such a terrible trade-off.

Would Caden agree to that?

in thought, Alicia barely noticed she had walked into

sudden creak of the door startled her, pulling her back

Caden entered.

He was alone.

feeling the unspoken

came out quieter than

Caden’s gaze was intense, unreadable as it lingered

was clear, yet she

did Corey

conference room were made entirely of glass, allowing anyone to

who, just as he was about to leave, paused and slipped into the

ignored him, focusing instead on

face was pale, her pupils

couldn’t quite tell if she

you,” he said in

as if

narrowed her eyes at

agree to the

that

Her voice almost cracked.

don’t you ask me why he

would never tell

you, it’s all a

his lips

answer me,” Alicia

you agree or

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