Chapter: 1236

As if Caden hadn't already pushed Alicia to her limits, he soon followed up with a phone call. "Ms. Bennett, I have reviewed your research data. I'm impressed by your abilities, and I would love to have you on board to complete this project with me. The lab and funding are all set up here, so you would have nothing to worry about."

Alicia had had it with Caden's shameless persistence.

“Is this really interesting to you, Caden?" she shot back, not bothering to hide her irritation.

Caden chuckled, undeterred. “What? The project? It is worth every penny I'm pouring into it. Why wouldn't I find it interesting?"

“Don't play dumb." Alicia's patience wore thin. “You know exactly what I mean."