Chapter 523:

“What kind of misunderstanding could there possibly be? Things have already escalated to this point.

Isn’t all of this because of you?”

As if his words weren’t hurtful enough, Benedict added, “What were you and Caden doing in Terriland when this issue blew up?”

Alicia felt a pang of guilt, despite knowing she had done nothing wrong.

“What does that have to do with anything?” she asked, trying to hold back the hurt.

“What do you think?” Benedict sneered.

“If Caden had returned earlier, the video wouldn’t have reached my mother.

Caden has never been one to act on a whim.

And yet, he ignored pressing family matters to set off drone fireworks in some other country—all for some wench!”

Alicia swallowed the lump in her throat, feeling utterly humiliated.

“With all due respect, Mr.

Ward, that is a private matter between Caden and me.”

Benedict’s gaze hardened.

“Caden is where he is today thanks to the support of the Ward family.

Even the money he spent in Terriland is, in part, the family’s.

think it’s a private matter,

Alicia was left speechless.

easily cover those expenses

meddling so much in their

lack for money,” Benedict continued, “we are not foolish enough to support

brings chaos and ruin

uncomfortable silence settled

to stand the tension,

“Ms.

Master

be mindful of your words,

Ward.”

speak here,” Benedict snapped

But Jasmine stood firm.

have grievances, you must wait until Madam Ciara

If you wrong Ms.

Master Caden will certainly hold me

ruin your relationship with

it if you don’t make things difficult for

Ward.”

tugged at Jasmine’s

didn’t want the situation to

“Mr.

should go see Ciara first,”

day.” She turned to Jasmine and

word, Alicia left Joy Mansion, her back turned

watched her go, still indignant on

held considerable power

and abrasive manner, Caden was still required to show him

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