Chapter: 189

"They didn't, but thank you anyway."

“For giving you a lift?" Gerry said while opening the car door for her. "You're thanking the wrong person. This is Caden's car, and he's the one who sent me to get you."

Alicia looked up.

Caden sat in the back seat, casually watching her.

She had dealt with him enough times by now.

No matter how cunning he might be, she no longer feared him.

She got into the car without a second thought and settled into her seat.

Gerry took the front passenger seat. “I had a few drinks, so I couldn't drive. Plus, I didn't notice you weren't with us when we left. Caden reminded me."

Alicia forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ward."

Caden responded casually, "No problem. It was nothing.”

He was an expert at keeping up appearances. When he wasn't scheming, he played the role of the mature, polished professional effortlessly.

Alicia realized Caden must have noticed her situation earlier.

That was likely why he had Gerry come back for her.

Alicia lightly touched her nose. “Are you feeling any better from your cold?"

Caden raised an eyebrow. "Ms. Bennett, I'm impressed. You can actually show concern for someone else."

Alicia didn't know how to respond.

She instantly regretted asking the question.

Caden smirked. "So, do you want me to get better or not?"

Alicia pressed her Lips together.

“Do you want the truth?"

“Either way works."

“Well, you might not like the truth.”

Caden chuckled. “Looks Like you got what you wanted. I'm not feeling too great."

Upon hearing this, Alicia shifted further away. "Don't pass it on to me."

Gerry chimed in, "Can't you two go a minute without bickering?"

Caden casually flipped through some documents.

“With you and Hank around, we only exchange a few words. When we're alone, things have even gotten physical."

Alicia froze for a second.

She quickly understood the double meaning behind Caden's words.

Caden shot her a glance.