Chapter 988:

The next morning, Caden hit the gym, spending an hour working out. While easing his tense muscles on the treadmill, he tasked his most trusted detective with investigating the covert operations Corey had been concealing in Terriland over the years.

Call complete, Caden spotted Gemma in the downstairs restaurant. She sat by the window, chin resting on her hand, her gaze distant and adorned with a soft smile.

Assuming Corey was with Gemma, Caden was surprised to see it was actually Pierre delivering breakfast.

Pierre deftly swapped the dishes Gemma disliked with his own plate, demonstrating his attentiveness.

Gemma tasted her meal and frowned in dissatisfaction. Pierre seamlessly took the unwanted items onto his plate.

Just then, Corey appeared from the elevator. Pierre excused himself with his plate, and Gemma straightened up, her ease replaced by slight tension.

Caden sported a knowing smile and resumed his call, instructing the detective, “Check

ensuring they were

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I’ve reviewed the local takeout options. It would take at least half an hour to

he could respond, Gemma chimed in, “Sure, Pierre,

happy, Corey nodded in agreement. “Since Sheila left, has Pierre

seem to

replied with admiration. “By the way, Corey, have you heard from Sheila recently?” It had been a while, and Gemma was concerned

worry washed over

Sheila leaving was painful for Gemma. “I’ll call her to

tendency to become emotional, Corey offered, “I’ll handle the

call connected, an unfamiliar voice answered. Corey posed a question, and the response caused him to furrow his

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