Chapter: 180

“Why can't we share a drink? What's the big deal?" asked Gerry.

“I've already drunk from it," Caden said, shooting him a glare.

“I don't mind," Gerry remarked before making another attempt to grab it. “We've shared drinks since we were kids. Come on, I'll grab you a new one after."

Without another word, Caden downed the entire glass himself.

This left Gerry speechless.

He then swallowed and asked, "What's so special about that drink you're guarding?"

As Caden recalled drinking the water Alicia had spat into, a wave of nausea hit him.

In all honesty, he wasn't even thirsty. He just didn't want Gerry to have it. What on earth had been going through his mind?

Setting the glass down, he walked off without another word.

A server passed by, and Gerry casually requested a glass of water.

After looking down at the crystal-clear Liquid, he was confused.

Why was this glass so clear, while the one Caden had was tinted pink?

He turned to the server and asked, “Do you serve different types of plain water here?"

Seemingly perplexed, the server replied, “Sir, the only difference is the temperature, not the taste."

"Is that so?"

Gerry took a sip, then smacked his Lips.

There was nothing remarkable about the taste.

So why was Caden so protective of his drink?

Meanwhile, Alicia approached Rachel and greeted her.

Rachel didn't even acknowledge her.

It seemed as though her mind was elsewhere.

Alicia followed Rachel's gaze and noticed Randolph by the wine cabinet, purchasing a bottle.

A woman was standing beside him.

Even though they weren't standing close together, their body Language suggested an undeniable closeness.

Any woman could immediately sense something was happening between them.

Rachel quickly snapped out of her daze when she noticed Alicia. She avoided direct eye contact and asked, "Ms. Bennett, when did you arrive?"

"I just got here. You looked upset, so I thought I'd stay with you,”

Alicia replied gently.

Rachel tried to smile but failed, casting a sorrowful glance toward the pair again.

Noticing that Alicia had likely caught on, Rachel didn't hold back.