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

Do you really think I could

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

know

leaned back casually in his chair, a

just know that your ‘perfect’ marriage

on his feet, grabbing Caden by the collar,

do you mean by that? What

his gaze with a calm, unwavering

done. Even

words hit Dorian hard. He released Caden, his shoulders sagging as he fell back onto the sofa, momentarily defeated. Caden smoothed

this what you wanted, Dorian?”

heart’s content. She’ll be Warrington’s only 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 — you could

he looked up,

that’s on you. But if I find out Regina’s leaving had anything to do with you… I’ll make you pay

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