Chapter: 258

Caden was at a loss for words.

Alicia picked up her glass and said to Rachel, “I cannot have wine, so I will just have water instead."

She then swapped the wine for water.

Rachel's expression tightened momentarily, though it was difficult to notice because of her swollen cheek.

"Much appreciated, Ms. Bennett."

Rachel squeezed her eyes shut and downed the wine.

Her face immediately flushed a deep red.

Alicia responded with a small sip of water.

Feeling embarrassed to be in the spotlight, Rachel quickly turned away with her glass.

She made her way toward Randolph, who was just a short distance away.

She leaned gently against him.

He patted her back to offer some comfort.

Alicia took a seat. "It seems Randolph was able to calm her down. Did she just choose to overlook the slap so easily?"

Caden responded casually, "Neither of them is obligated to do anything against their will. It's their affair. Do not make it yours."

Alicia rested her chin on her hand, suddenly intrigued.

"Caden, given your unique temperament, if you were to marry, would you end up hitting your wife when you are feeling stressed?"

Caden kept a straight face. “I would hit her even when I am not feeling stressed."

Alicia was taken aback. "You are such a jerk."

“I never specified where I would hit," Caden replied. Giving her a meaningful. look.

Alicia instinctively retorted, “What kind of warped reasoning is that? Domestic violence is illegal, no matter where it occurs."

Caden remarked, "You might want to check with the police about whether playful spanking in bed is illegal."

Alicia was at a loss for words.

Noticing her astonished expression, Caden smiled and began, “And also.."

Before he could continue, Alicia covered his mouth and said earnestly, "That is enough."

Caden playfully brushed her hand aside, teasing, “Do you have any idea what I was about to say?"

Alicia's expression was blank, but her ears flushed red. She fought to keep her composure. “I know it was not going to be anything appropriate."

"Just standard sex education," Caden replied, maintaining a serious tone.

Alicia was not convinced. She lowered her voice and said, "My biology teacher never mentioned anything about spanking in the context of sex."

Caden let out a soft laugh.

“I provide advanced lessons," he remarked.