Chapter: 255

Alicia curled her lips into a satisfied smile as she accepted the money.

Her bank account had seen a noticeable boost.

She beamed with pleasure.

Caden observed her closely.

He remembered the extravagant lifestyle of the Bennett family, where even their dog sported a gold chain.

Then she wedded Joshua.

Now, she found herself thrilled over such a paltry amount.

Alicia's mind raced back to a thought. "You had to have known Mrs. Reyes was cheating, did you not?"

Caden simply nodded.

Curiosity piqued, she asked, "So, how were you able to win?"

"I possess the skill to alter the cards."

Alicia's eyes widened in surprise. "You mean you can perform magic? Like transforming a two into a three?"

Caden gave her a sidelong look. “Are you really taking me at my word?"

Of course, he could not change cards. He had simply figured out how the women were cheating and calculated the odds. He had been fortunate enough to win a few rounds.

With a blank expression, he advised Alicia, “You should consider seeking some help."

Alicia was left unable to utter a word.

Clenching her jaw, she muttered a few curses under her breath and stormed off, clutching the hem of her dress.

Rachel, eager to make things right, had gone to great lengths to prepare lunch.

She used only high-quality ingredients.

Randolph returned solely to share a drink with Caden.

“Mr. Ward, it is your first visit here. What do you think? Did you enjoy yourself?"

Caden declined the drink presented to him.

With a neutral expression, he remarked, “Mrs. Gray is both admirable and shrewd in business. I have gained valuable insights today."

At first, Randolph failed to pick up on the sarcasm. His hand, still holding the drink, lingered in the air until the realization hit him.

He shot an accusatory glare at Rachel, whose expression had soured.

"What did you do to Mr. Ward?"

Rachel was nervous. She said, “Randolph, it is all a misunderstanding.”

Realizing that she had indeed upset Caden, Randolph slapped her with determination!

Alicia had not anticipated Randolph's explosive reaction. Her grip on the fork tightened instinctively.

She could not resist glancing over at Rachel.