Chapter 994:

In the ambulance, Corey managed to open his eyes and signal to Pierre.

Understanding what Corey wanted to do but feeling apprehensive, Pierre hesitated. “Mr. Ward is tough to handle. I might not manage it alone.”

Corey shook his head, trying to convey another message.

Pierre leaned in closer. “What did you say, Mr. Hampton?” Weakly, Corey responded, “Make sure no one sees the footage from that dog pen.”

Corey’s concern wasn’t about surviving the ambulance ride. It was that Caden must never see him in such a compromised position, especially not being bitten on the backside by dogs. Absolutely not.

As dusk fell, Caden accompanied Alicia to the town’s most celebrated restaurant.

Mansion, which had grown silent and empty since Ciara’s move

a subtle floral scent. Fresh lilies, vibrant and well-cared-for

new to her, yet this mansion had been Caden’s

voice soft. “Would you like to see my

rare tenderness.

solitary desk by the window offered views of the verdant spring outside. Alicia perused the books: one wall held school textbooks and study materials, another technical resources from his professional life.

clear that geniuses like him worked tirelessly. At twenty-one, when he excelled in an international competition, all

designed, each item a milestone of his achievements. Moved by the tangible evidence of his journey, Alicia remained

softly and brushed them away. “Why

is tough, and being consistently on top is

pressure, endless memorization, complex problems, lack of sleep, unpalatable supplements, and the emotional

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