Chapter 835:

Alicia straightened up quickly, a hint of embarrassment creeping onto her face. Caden smirked, adjusting his shirt.

“Well, well, looks like you’ve got a thing for this area of mine. Last time, you shocked me with a stun baton here, too.”

Alicia’s jaw tightened as she shot him a cool look.

“You’re mistaken, Mr. Ward. It was purely instinctual. I reached for the nearest thing in the moment.”

Caden leaned back casually, his grin widening.

“No need to be shy. If you’re that fond of it, I wouldn’t mind letting you explore it a few more times.”

Alicia’s smile faltered, her expression turning serious.

“Boundaries, Mr. Ward. I’d appreciate it if you could exercise a little self-control.”

Caden leaned back with

concern me?

out a slow, frustrated breath. She looked out the window, her hands clenched

to a quiet beachside restaurant. As they sat down, he placed the business proposal in front of her. Alicia looked down at the document, her

Caden spoke casually.

all the way to Warrington

delivered so nonchalantly, stirred a whirlwind of emotions in Alicia. She took a moment to gather herself, her mind racing. After a few moments, she opened the proposal, her eyes scanning the contents. Each key point was summarized with clean graphics, and the experiments were laid out with clarity. Caden’s expertise was undeniable, his skills

to keep her emotions in check, Alicia lowered

tone guarded. It was

Caden didn’t hesitate.

already know the

The compensation didn’t matter

it back across the table to him. When she looked

for your generosity, Mr. Ward, but this is your work. You must have completed it after so many difficulties. I can’t take it

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