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.

There’s nothing incriminating in that video, so I’m not afraid if

Blake hesitated.

“But…” He shifted uncomfortably.

great for

shows me…” If that video

softened

next time. If he tries to back out again, use

Blake considered her suggestion.

work. I’ll

Thank you for your help, Blake,” Alicia said, putting a sense of finality into her

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

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

up on the unusual tone, Alicia

moment of silence. Then, instead of her assistant, a tall figure stepped into the

through delivery apps without

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