Chapter: 132

Caden's tone was relaxed. “Isn't goodwill itself a gift?"

“You were just playing with me," Alicia retorted.

Quickly, Caden moved ahead with long strides.

Alicia hastened to follow.

Although she lacked gifts, she thought they might both share the embarrassment if Caden also had nothing.

However, Caden's long strides meant Alicia had to jog to keep pace.

Frustrated, she yelled, "Caden, slow down!"

Caden entered through the main doors, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on Joshua, who was busy with guests.

He halted suddenly.

Alicia, caught off guard by his abrupt stop, collided with his back.

His solid build sent a jolt through her, causing her forehead to throb.

Clutching her head, she groaned in pain.

Caden looked back at her exaggerated response. “Really, so dramatic? Seems like ‘The Trick of Manipulators’ was quite fitting."

Alicia snapped back, “What nonsense! I'm actually hurt, okay?"

Caden quipped, “Even that response was perfect."

Absurd.

Just then, a deep voice interrupted, “Alicia.”

Regaining her composure, Alicia turned to find Joshua approaching.

Alicia diverted her gaze and continued to rub her forehead, choosing not to engage with Joshua.

Joshua drew her closer to his side while keeping a distance from Caden.

He acknowledged Caden with a polite yet distant tone. “Caden.”

Alicia discreetly pulled her hand away, wiping off the area Joshua had touched on her dress.

Caden responded with a slight curl of his lips, his acknowledgment casual.

Joshua questioned Caden, "You're always so busy. How did you manage to bring Alicia here today?"

Caden answered with indifference, "It was merely a chance encounter."

"Quite the coincidence, isn't it?" Joshua remarked, his tone still carrying a hint of hostility.

Caden let out a soft chuckle.

“If you're intrigued by the coincidence, perhaps you should inquire with your ex-wife," he suggested.

This left Alicia speechless, as Caden's implication hinted at an affair.

Was it not Caden who had offered her a ride?