Chapter 787:

Corey gave him a knowing look, his voice cryptic.

“She’s still recovering. There’s no need to rush or provoke her unnecessarily. I’m not like Caden. I don’t tempt fate.”

Caden, though unable to see Alicia recently, was always aware of who she met. Concerned about Corey’s potential negative influence, he had specifically instructed his staff to keep Corey at a distance. His team efficiently handled these matters, allowing him to focus on other concerns.

Caden then shifted his attention back to his professional responsibilities. As he was engrossed in a video conference, Hank entered with dinner and, seeing his boss busy, silently placed the food down to avoid interrupting.

An hour later, Hank returned to find the meal untouched.

“Mr. Ward,” Hank said, his voice laced with concern.

“You need a break. It’s not healthy to work eighteen hours straight without rest. Even machines need to shut down occasionally.”

and gave a

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“I’m fine, really.”

But Hank persisted.

want to bury yourself in work, you should eat

his stomach was empty, and the ache had started to set in. He

smelled delicious, it felt bland in his mouth, like cardboard. After a few bites, he pushed the plate away and suggested

guilt and missing Alicia deeply, a sorrow that

Mr. Ward,” Hank said as he prepared to

back, each filled with Alicia’s laughter, now painfully sweet. He hadn’t anticipated how sharply those

said, picking up his

after sitting for an extended period, and the sudden rush of blood to his head made him dizzy, nearly causing him to collapse. Hank quickly stepped in

inhaled

overwhelmed him. He spun around and retched into a trash can,

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