Chapter: 188

Randolph wasn't willing to let it go that easily.

He needed answers about today's situation.

"Cancel your ride. What's the problem, Ms. Bennett? I'm offering to take you myself, and you're refusing?"

"That's not what I meant. I just didn't want to interrupt your time with Mrs. Gray," said Alicia.

"We've been married forever. You wouldn't be interrupting anything,"

Randolph responded firmly. “Come on, let's go!”

Just as Alicia started to feel trapped, she noticed Caden walking nearby.

He was leaving with Gerry and a few others.

For a brief moment, he glanced in her direction.

Desperate for a way out, Alicia hoped he might find an excuse to come over, say something, and take her with him.

However, things never went the way she hoped.

Usually, she couldn't avoid Caden, but now, when she needed him, he acted indifferent.

He looked away, pretending not to notice her.

Alicia was left utterly speechless.

Rachel said, “Come on, Ms. Bennett. You bought me jewelry today, and I still owe you. Let me repay you with a meal."

Alicia noticed Rachel's rosy cheeks, and the latter's expression was that of someone completely smitten.

Alicia's instincts told her something was off. It seemed Randolph and Rachel were planning something.

Even though Alicia had her own agenda, if things spiraled out of control, it could all go wrong.

Just as she was searching for a way to decline, she heard Gerry's voice from the doorway. "Alicia!"

At that moment, his voice was a welcome relief.

"What's going on, Mr. Hopkins?" Alicia turned toward Gerry.

He walked up to her and said, “Come with me. Hank's already driving."

Taking this chance, Alicia said to Randolph, "Apologies, Mr. Gray, but I need to discuss some work with Mr. Hopkins. Let's have that meal another time. It'll be on me."

Randolph looked at Gerry, who stood in the distance.

He was aware of Gerry's influential background, so he didn't push the matter further.

Alicia wasted no time and walked over to Gerry, giving him a thumbs -up.

Gerry raised an eyebrow. "What did I do to earn that?"

Alicia smiled. "You showed up at just the right moment."

Gerry glanced over at Randolph and Rachel.

"Did they give you a hard time?" he asked.