Chapter: 202

Perhaps he had stepped out to the balcony to work.

She took a few cautious steps forward, stretching her neck to peek at the desk.

Nobody was there.

Suddenly, a cool voice interrupted from behind her. "Ms. Bennett, who are you searching for?"

Alicia jumped and spun around.

At some point, Caden must've quietly positioned himself behind her.

His gaze was as cold as ice.

Feeling a wave of guilt, she nearly dropped the cup she held.

She forced a smile and said, “Didn't I ask you to stay in the kitchen? What are you doing here?"

Caden replied ominously, “If I hadn't come, would I have discovered the big surprise you've prepared for me?"

Alicia found herself at a loss for words.

Though her prank had been a spontaneous idea, she remained cautious.

Even so, he still managed to catch her.

Feeling the icy tension radiating from Caden, Alicia knew better than to argue.

With a reluctant sigh, she poured the toilet water down the drain.

Then she straightened up, placing her hands behind her back.

She bowed her head, falling silent.

Caden towered over her, his broad chest giving him an imposing presence.

When his expression shifted to one of stern authority, he resembled a strict schoolmaster reprimanding a misbehaving student.

Alicia stayed quiet and compliant, but the defiant posture she maintained indicated that she wouldn't back down easily.

He then stared at her hand.

“Why are you still holding onto that cup?" he asked. "What? Are you thinking of filling it up again once I leave you alone?"

Alicia's lips twitched slightly as she tossed the cup aside.

She could tell that Caden was genuinely angry. But after knowing him for so many years, she had witnessed his worst moods and felt no fear.

Her curiosity got the better of her. "How did you know I was planning to prank you?"

Caden felt a wave of nausea wash over him as he recalled the earlier scene.

Initially, he hadn't been suspicious, but something in his gut urged him to check on Alicia.

When he caught sight of her scooping water from the toilet, his expression darkened instantly.

He felt a sense of relief that he had walked in when he did. What would happen if he hadn't?

In all honesty, he was looking forward to that pear soup.