Chapter: 194

Alicia clutched her phone tightly, feeling uneasy.

She tried to sound hopeful. "You've already given it to me. Isn't it too late to set conditions now?"

"I only handed over a third."

Her frustration grew.

She didn't expect him to hold back some information, and she threw a sharp glance in his direction.

Caden's voice remained calm. “Do you want to know the rest, Ms. Bennett?"

Alicia narrowed her eyes, biting her lip as she stared at him.

Of course, she wanted the rest of the information.

Her plan had been to go after Randolph through Rachel, but Rachel's complete devotion to him made that impossible. Rachel wouldn't help.

In fact, she might even defend him against Alicia.

Caden wasn't a good person, either. He clearly had his own agenda.

But for the most part, he was always honest about his deals.

Compared to Rachel, he was the better option.

Alicia wasn't naive. She understood exactly what he wanted. She twisted her fingers in silence for a moment.

After that, she slowly said, "Yes."

"Prove it," he answered.

His words left Alicia momentarily speechless. Then, in a quieter voice, she answered, “Alright.”

Caden was pleased with how quickly she adjusted.

He smirked. "Do you know what I'm asking for?"

Alicia's eyes flicked toward Hank, who was still driving.

She felt uneasy, struggling to find her voice. “Shouldn't we discuss this somewhere more private?"

Caden chuckled, clearly enjoying her reaction.

After they reached the apartment building, Hank left, but Caden didn't seem in any hurry to take Alicia upstairs.

“Did we forget to buy something?"

Even though it was the middle of the day, Alicia felt a wave of nervousness. "What is it?"

Caden didn't answer directly. Instead, he let out a light cough.

Alicia's eyes were drawn to the movement of his Adam's apple, her thoughts drifting to places she didn't intend.

She quickly rubbed her forehead, avoiding eye contact. After a pause, she said, "I'll go get whatever it is. You head up."

"Where exactly are you planning to buy them?"

Alicia paused for a moment and said, “The supermarket?"