Chapter: 112

Seeing his usually headstrong daughter humbled and asking for help, Lennon felt his resolve weaken.

Lennon let out a deep sigh. "You always come to me with the hardest requests. Jeffery signed an exclusive contract with someone overseas six months ago. He only takes cases for that one client now."

Monica raised an eyebrow. "Who on earth could lock down a lawyer of his level? Who has that kind of pull?"

“Caden Ward," Lennon said simply. “I'm sure you've heard of him. If you want Jeffery's help, you'll need Caden's approval first."

Monica sat there, stunned into silence.

Lennon added, "There's really nothing I can do about it."

Getting Alicia to approach Caden for help felt like a long shot, almost impossible.

Monica knew this conversation was one she'd have to have with Alicia face-to-face.

They agreed to meet at a specialty restaurant.

Before they could even get started, Monica's attention veered off toward the gym across the street.

“Oh my gosh," she gasped. Even through two layers of glass and across the street, the view of countless well-built men was mesmerizing. "This place sure knows how to choose a spot. Great food with a side of muscular men. What more could you ask for?"

Alicia laughed at that.

"No wonder it's always packed. Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by handsome, muscular men?"

Monica watched for a moment longer, then fell oddly silent. She pulled out her glasses to get a better Look.

Alicia's curiosity spiked at the change in her expression.

“Who are you staring at like that?" She turned to follow Monica's gaze, and her smile dropped.

Oh no.

It was Caden.

Caden was jogging on the treadmill, fresh from a cardio session. His damp hair clung slightly to his forehead, and the sheen of sweat made him look even more confident and undeniably attractive.

Because he was focused on running, he didn't notice them.

Alicia quickly turned her head, lowering it as she said, "Let's just eat. Stop staring."

Still taking a moment to admire him, Monica finally asked, “Alicia, you and Caden haven't seen each other in years. There can't be any hard feelings left, right?"

Alicia recalled the recent encounters.

"There are still a few. He still hates me."

Monica sighed. "Maybe we should think about finding a different lawyer."

"Why?"

Monica decided to avoid making Alicia uncomfortable and brushed it off. "Never mind. I talked to my dad, and we won't be able to hire Mr. Benson."

Knowing that this could happen, Alicia nodded and said, “It's alright. We'll figure something out.”

She then calmly returned to her meal.

Monica's eyes wandered back to the gym across the street.