Chapter 940:

Once reassured of Ciara’s recovery, Alicia felt relieved and immersed herself back into her busy routine.

Alicia was currently navigating the termination of her contract with Corey and, needing advice, she visited Caden at the Blizzard Group.

Caden, adept in these matters, offered his careful assistance. However, he playfully insisted on a small reward after helping her with work.

With Caden managing the main tasks, Alicia had less to handle, so she assisted by organizing documents marked on his desk.

Alicia opened the glass door of the bookcase and noticed a book that seemed out of place. Pulling it out, she opened it and asked, “What is this?”

It was written in French. Alicia skimmed a few lines—it appeared to discuss topics related to men.

Before she could delve deeper, Caden quickly snatched the book from her hands and locked it away in a drawer. His abrupt reaction piqued her curiosity. Alicia glanced at the book’s cover. She knew French well enough for basic translations.

giving Caden a quizzical look. “Why are you studying

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is this book, ‘A Hundred Tricks

questioning gaze. She frowned

Caden quickly deflected. “It’s not

about his personal

claimed it was special and didn’t fit anywhere else, so he asked me

squinted, scrutinizing him for any sign of deceit. Yet, Caden appeared so at ease that he casually returned to his work. “If it were mine, you

and stepped in front of him. “Really?”

up, his features striking under the office light. “You think that book

replied, “If it’s not yours, why did you

question. “I don’t need

questionable, but after two

to Caden or Hank, pressing the issue seemed improper. Choosing to drop the subject, Alicia pretended the book

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