Chapter 730:

Their interaction was too delicate at the moment, and the last thing they needed was for Caden to misinterpret their actions.

Alicia usually didn’t mind being misunderstood, but now, it felt different. She knew she had to tread carefully, making sure Caden wouldn’t get the wrong idea.

She nodded.

“Thank you, Mr. Langstaff.”

Blake exhaled deeply.

“I wish I could absorb all the trouble to acquit you.”

The proposal had been recent, and now this crisis had arisen. It wasn’t just Alicia feeling the pressure; Caden was facing difficulties as well. Yet, Blake felt a surge of resentment on her behalf.

“Did Caden hold this against you?” he asked.

Alicia shook her head.

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“No.”

through her denial,

for his own partner, how can he justify

now. But realizing this wasn’t the moment for such

“I’ll be leaving now.”

remained silent, her gaze

love, showing her that Caden’s affection might not be as steadfast as she had believed. She

planned to clear the air and exit the

Corey had emailed him were open on his laptop. In the quiet of the room,

feelings of frustration and jealousy, he halfheartedly dialed Alicia’s number. It took a moment before she picked up. Her tone

“What’s up?” she asked.

by a storm of feelings, his voice turned rough

had braced herself for

“Yes, I did.”

honest,”

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