Chapter 1012:

Corey’s expression darkened, his piercing gaze fixed on Caden. “How did you act so fast?”

Corey was slightly taken aback. As capable as Caden was, could he really have anticipated everything?

Caden’s smile was disarmingly humble, yet laced with a quiet arrogance. “1 guessed,” he replied simply. “Got lucky and guessed right.

The call Caden had received last night had informed him of Gemma’s massive heart attack. By morning, his company was suddenly in trouble. Such a series of coincidences had been enough to raise suspicions. Corey’s desperation was predictable, almost amateurish.

On instinct, Caden and Alicia had devised this counterstrike.

Corey had acted impulsively, his mind unable to stay ahead of the game. Had he been sharper, Caden would not have found such a perfect opportunity to orchestrate his humiliation. Corey’s face turned ashen, his composure slipping away. His voice, low and strained, broke the silence. “You left Alicia alone with me. Weren’t you afraid that I might actually kill her?” 

a hint of amusement in his

came through

tales worth

simmering beneath the surface, but he forced himself

but urgent. “We’re keeping her stable. The doctors are on alert, but we need to prepare for the worst. The condition’s

pang of frustration, but he masked it

look. Alicia stood nearby, her expression

playing?” Caden

happened. He wanted to lash out, to find a way to regain control, but he knew that in

breaking the silence. “Corey, we need to focus on

his face hardening. “You don’t get to tell me what’s bigger than what. Not after

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