Chapter: 1277

Caden had coerced Ray into making the call, camouflaging it as a friendly suggestion. Now, having achieved his goal, he feigned kindness, which only intensified Ray's silent frustration.

"I would have invited her even without your coercion," Ray said.

Caden quirked an eyebrow. “My coercion? Am I pressuring you?"

Feeling cornered, Ray replied hesitantly, "No, that was just a firm neck massage. You weren't trying to choke me."

Caden adjusted Ray's head.