Chapter: 179
Alicia felt her competitive spirit ignite. "I appreciate your concern, but please stay out of my affairs."
She reminded herself not to fall back on deceitful tactics as she had in the past.
From a distance, Alicia noticed Rachel approaching.
Alicia reached for her drink, preparing herself to approach Rachel across the room.
“Why are you in such a rush? Handle my issue first, and then you're free to go," said Caden.
He took a sip of his drink and immediately frowned, finding it completely tasteless.
Alicia felt a surge of annoyance. She glanced at his glass and asked, “Your drink has no flavor?"
Caden looked down at his glass and replied, “This is just warm water."
She paused for a few seconds before calmly suggesting, “Would you like something with a bit more taste?"
Caden turned his gaze towards her lips.
As their eyes met, an unspoken understanding passed between them, and Alicia couldn't help but smile.
It seemed they were both thinking along the same lines.
Caden reluctantly agreed. "That's not a bad idea, but in this setting, it might not be convenient for you, Ms. Bennett."
Alicia smiled reassuringly. "I'll be quick."
Caden straightened up and responded, “Suit yourself."
Instead of leaning in for a kiss immediately, Alicia took a sip of her own drink first.
Caden raised an eyebrow, clearly noticing her deliberate move.
However, his expectations were unmet as Alicia decisively spat the sip from her mouth into his glass.
Her actions were smooth and intentional.
She made it all seem so natural.
Caden stared silently at the now pinkish water, choosing not to respond.
Alicia wiped the remaining drink from her lips and casually remarked, "Now you can drink it. It's completely bland, just like your taste."
Alicia exited with a graceful stride, leaving the room behind.
Caden let out a laugh of frustration, clearly exasperated.
Once she was gone, Gerry wandered over and casually picked up a snack to nibble on. “What was going on between you and Alicia?"
“We had a little argument," Caden replied flatly.
“You've got a lot of time on your hands," Gerry remarked with a hint of amusement.
He took a couple of bites from the dessert, its overwhelming sweetness catching him off guard, making him cough in discomfort.
Instead of getting his own drink, Gerry reached for the glass in Caden's hand. "Let me have a sip of that."
Caden pushed the glass out of reach with a frown. "Get your own drink."