Chapter 738:

“You took it off during your check-up and left it on the table,” the doctor explained with a smile.

“It was under my papers, and I only just noticed it. You always take it off when you come in, saying you don’t want the gel to get on it.”

Alicia’s smile turned bittersweet as she slipped the bracelet into her pocket.

“Thank you.”

With a quiet nod to the doctor, she turned and walked away.

Alicia returned to the gallery and worked tirelessly until nightfall, only to be interrupted by a call from Blake. He sounded frustrated.

“I waited for hours, but he never showed up. Then he messaged me, saying he needed to think it over. Is he stalling to drive up the price?”

Alicia had expected this.

another stunt like this, I’ll involve the police. There’s nothing incriminating in that video, so

Blake hesitated.

“But…” He shifted uncomfortably.

great

me…” If that video

eyes softened with

with you next time. If he tries to back out

Blake considered her suggestion.

work. I’ll wait

Blake,” Alicia said, putting a sense

a food delivery app, absently scrolling through dinner options. As she debated between dishes, a soft knock at the

her assistant’s hesitant voice called, “Ms. Bennett, may I have a moment? There’s a document that

picking up on the unusual tone, Alicia

Then, instead of

delivery apps without really

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