Chapter 1045:

The meal ended with Corey nearly drinking himself into alcohol poisoning before he finally stopped. Leaning back in his chair, his cheeks flushed from the alcohol, he wore a faint smile—a subtle yet genuine expression. It was the first time Alicia had seen Corey smile like that, subtle yet genuine.

Alicia felt the transformative power of reconciliation. Power and influence could make people act with impunity, exploiting the weaknesses of others. But who would have thought that emotions could be the sharpest weapon of all?

The artificial heart Caden provided for Gemma had not only saved Corey but, in some way, had saved them all. Alicia smiled softly, signaling the staff to arrange for Corey to be sent home.

As Corey began to stir from his drunken stupor, he noticed Caden and Alicia leaving. Unsteady on his feet, he called out, “Alicia.”

Alicia stopped. Caden, ever cautious, instinctively pulled her closer, his arm protectively wrapping around her waist.

Sensing Caden’s tension, Alicia gently held his hand, a quiet gesture of reassurance.

his expression sincere as he said, “Thank

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taken aback but then chuckled. “It’s nothing. Just try to drink less. Gemma just got out

from emotion, held a faint, fragmented smile that reminded her of an innocent youth. “Actually, I hadn’t drunk before today. I only did it because I invited you

but firm. “You’re thanking the wrong person. The heart was

thanking Caden felt worse than swallowing

as if waiting for the gratitude he knew wasn’t

expression twisted, like he’d been forced to eat something

smirked, his tone teasing. “What’s wrong? Feeling

favor for now. If you ever go bankrupt,

at Corey’s grudging response and wrapped an arm around Alicia, steering

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