Chapter: 128

With a stern voice, Caden commanded, "Drive over there and confiscate their phones."

Hank caught on immediately.

As Alicia was about to flag down a taxi, a Maybach abruptly pulled up in front of her, blocking her path.

Hank exited the vehicle, demanding the group hand over their phones with authority.

He then erased all the photos they had taken right in front of Alicia.

Alicia, initially shocked, soon relaxed into a smile, saying, “Thank you, Hank."

Hank modestly declined the praise.

“Mr. Ward's orders. Where might you be heading, Miss Bennett? I can offer you a lift."

Alicia looked towards Caden.

Reclining in the back seat, Caden was absorbed in his phone, his sharp profile radiating indifference.

She hesitated, then said, "Thanks for the offer, Hank, but I'm not sure it's on your route. I'm headed to the Yates Mansion."

Hank replied with a hint of surprise, “Actually, it is on the way. Mr. Ward is also going there."

Alicia was rendered speechless.

She pondered why Caden, who harbored such disdain for his father, would visit the mansion.

Finding herself without an option, Alicia climbed into the car.

Her long skirt, reaching her calves, proved cumbersome as she sat, prompting her to adjust it along with the straps of her dress due to concerns about her neckline.

Caden caught a glimpse of this adjustment.

“There's nothing to see. Why bother covering up?" he remarked casually.

Irritated, Alicia responded sharply, "Lack of display doesn't mean I can't choose to cover up. By your logic, you should be wandering around naked since you're hardly- impressive."

Hank was taken aback by the exchange. He thought to himself, "Am I really getting all this drama for free?"

Caden's smirk was evident.

“You're quite changeable. Just last night, you expressed how much you missed me, and now, look at your demeanor."

Hank found the unfolding drama fascinating, thinking to himself about the unique content unfolding before him.

Alicia inhaled deeply. "I've already explained, that was just a typo!"

Caden responded with indifference, "Oh, was it?"

Frustration mounted within her. He always had a way of being maddening.

Caden retrieved his phone and swiftly accessed the previous night's chat history.

Alicia felt uneasy. “What are you doing?"

“I'm just taking a screenshot to see if others will believe it,"

Caden answered nonchalantly.