Chapter 865:

His gaze shifted toward them, his expression turning uneasy. It was his aunt, Yvonne Ward. “That’s my aunt. Take Cade inside,” he said.

Alicia noticed the palpable tension and nodded, recognizing the strong aura surrounding the woman. As Alicia started to walk away, Yvonne asked, “Who is this, Caden?”

She approached, her high heels clicking, her eyes scrutinizing Alicia with a critical look.

Yvonne’s demeanor was anything but welcoming. Stepping protectively in front of Alicia, Caden responded with ease, “She’s a friend of mine.”

Yvonne’s laughter held no warmth. “It’s rare to see you with a female friend. You both seemed quite intimate earlier. What’s the relationship?”

Then, Alicia overheard Caden. “We’re not officially together. I’m still trying to win her heart.”

Caden’s remark drew her gaze back to Alicia. The intensity in her

her thoughts with surprising clarity. He asked,

back to reality, Yvonne forced a smile. “I’ve rarely visited Warrington. How could I know her? I’m just surprised — what type of woman has

Caden was always the

response was straightforward. “If you

distant and disinterested in social interactions, wouldn’t be easy, but his brusqueness, even toward

she replied with a nonchalant smile, remembering her reasons for visiting Warrington. “Since you’re making a name for yourself in the Ward

pushed the girl

this is

to Lucilla Kelly, Yvonne

a brief glance. Overwhelmed and inexperienced, Lucilla blushed under his intense scrutiny and whispered, “Hi,

curtly replied, “Let’s go

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