Chapter 1019:

Alicia sensed Corey’s manipulative intent and brushed it off. “No, I don’t.”

Ever since Caden’s surgery, he rarely drank, and Alicia, being allergic to alcohol, never bothered with hangover medicine.

Corey frowned, pretending to be serious. “How can you not have any? Didn’t you always keep hangover medicine for me when we traveled for business?” The room fell silent at his words.

Alicia saw through his act and smiled faintly. “Corey, if you’re trying to drive a wedge between Caden and me, you’ll need a better excuse. This is just embarrassing.” Clicking his tongue, Corey countered, “I’m not stirring trouble. All I want is some hangover pills.”

Then, with a mock air of innocence, Corey raised his voice. “Oh, my bad—I forgot you’re married to Caden now. I shouldn’t bring up our past in front of your husband.”

Alicia stared at Corey, speechless. What past? This man would say anything to get under her skin.

missing a beat, Alicia turned to a waiter. “Could you please bring

briefly but quickly obliged, accustomed to eccentric requests from wealthy clients. Corey was caught off guard. He hadn’t

them, shielding Alicia from Corey.

the elevator, Caden kept Corey at a distance without a

Can’t I ask a simple question

says otherwise. Dark, brooding, and angry—it’s written all over your face. What’s

and turned to Alicia, his face calm but firm. “Wait for me in the car.” Alicia didn’t leave

further. “Why send her away? Don’t you want her to watch us fight? It could be

smile before walking away. “I’m not a

Corey was momentarily stunned.

disappeared, Caden calmly rolled up his

so you’re furious now? How’s that

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