Chapter: 1097

Benedict's expression tightened, the mention of Alicia's name twisting his features as if it were a bitter taste.

“Leave. I'll handle this," he said, waving her off.

Sensing the tension, Aylin nodded and hurried away, eager to avoid whatever conflict was brewing.

Just moments earlier, Benedict had received an anonymous call claiming that Alicia had betrayed Caden.

The caller even gave the name of a hotel.