Chapter 769:

“Caden!” she exclaimed, rushing over with a wide smile, ready to embrace him. But he stepped back, brushing her off and walking straight into the living room. Unfazed, Yolanda ran off to freshen up and change.

Inside, Dorian sat slouched on the couch, extinguishing his cigarette with a look of weary discontent. Caden scanned the room and noticed Regina wasn’t there. The look on Dorian’s face told him all he needed to know.

“Well, well,” Dorian muttered, his lips twisting into a bitter smile as he looked up.

“What brings you here, Caden? Come to take me down single-handedly?”

Caden’s expression was ice-cold.

“A bit dramatic, aren’t we, Dorian? I’ve never seen you like this before.”

“Where’s Regina? Why won’t she see me?” he demanded.

“Is this your doing?”

smirked, tilting his head

side for years, Dorian. Do you really think I could convince her to turn

— where did she go?” Dorian’s anxiety was clear; he searched Caden’s

must know where

leaned back casually in his chair, a slight smirk playing on his

just know

he was on his

you mean by that? What did Regina tell

with a calm,

yourself and think about what you’ve done.

his shoulders sagging as he fell back onto the sofa, momentarily

wanted, Dorian?” Caden continued, his

jewel, admired by everyone. Isn’t that a delightful thought? You’re powerful, influential, and talented. What woman couldn’t you have? Marry someone younger, prettier —

up,

if you fail to protect Alicia, that’s on you. But if I find out Regina’s leaving had anything to do with you… I’ll

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