Chapter: 256

Rachel was struck by her husband in front of a crowd, covering her face as tears of humiliation flowed down her cheeks.

Randolph remained unfazed.

He continued to praise Caden while downing a glass of wine in a single gulp.

Caden frowned slightly. "Mr. Gray, please enjoy your meal. Do not worry about me."

The onlookers whispered among themselves.

Alicia took a few bites of her food. Once Randolph and Rachel moved away, she slid into the seat next to Caden.

She leaned in and whispered, “You are significantly younger than Randolph. Why does he seem so intimidated by you?"

Caden replied with a detached air, “He is not truly afraid of me. He simply sees this as a chance to inflate his own ego by belittling a woman, "

Alicia recognized the pattern.

Most men behaved that way. Rachel's affection only served to swell Randolph's pride, making him feel like royalty.

He genuinely believed he was something special.

"You know what Randolph is like. Why would you provoke them?"

Caden cast her a sideways look. “Are you sympathizing with Rachel once more?"

Alicia shook her head in response. "I find you rather unkind."

“If I am not unkind, then I am naive. Do not forget the real reason you are here today."

Alicia was taken aback. "How did you find that out?"

Caden placed some food on his plate and ate with poise. "What do I really know?"

Alicia was left speechless.

Though Caden did not elaborate, his cunning expression made her question whether he was aware of everything.

Could he have figured out that she was trying to get close to Rachel to uncover secrets about Randolph?

With a puzzled look, she asked, "Did you study psychology overseas? You know, the kind that lets you read people's thoughts just by observing them?"

Caden replied with a perfectly straight face, “I mastered the art of mind reading."

Alicia fell quiet.

She was half-convinced and mentally cursed herself.

Then she challenged him, "So, what was I just thinking?"

“You referred to me as a foolish jerk."

Now she felt a sense of admiration. "Mind reading truly exists after all."

He had read her thoughts accurately, not missing a single detail.

Caden remained unbothered as he gestured for a nearby maid to come over.

The maid approached, asking, "Mr. Ward, how may I assist you?"