Chapter: 259

Alicia looked at his hand.

She could easily imagine how he used to playfully spank women.

“No, thanks," she replied with annoyance.

As everyone wrapped up their meals, Alicia lost her appetite and made her way to the restroom.

Caden moved in a different direction to rinse his mouth and wash his hands.

A sense of being watched nagged at him from behind.

He chose not to glance back right away. Once he dried his fingers, he turned around.

Outside, a crowd had gathered.

Yet, his target quickly caught his eye.

It was a servant from the Gray household.

The maid hesitated momentarily under his scrutiny before stepping forward. "Mr. Ward, would you care to take a break for a bit?"

Caden barely acknowledged her presence.

With a nonchalant tone, he inquired, “Where would I rest?"

The maid responded, “Mr. Gray mentioned that you had a drink, so he thought you might appreciate some rest. He arranged a room for you."

Cautious of potential deception, Caden replied, “That won't be necessary. Have Randolph meet me in the living room. I need to speak with him."

The maid hesitated, biting her lip for a few moments.

It was clear she was struggling to fulfill her task due to Caden's reply, but her timid nature prevented her from pressing the matter further. She hurried off to locate Randolph.

Randolph's expression darkened when he learned that Caden had not gone to rest in the designated room.

However, he did not show any signs of anger. Instead, he simply dismissed the maid with a wave of his hand.

Before long, Caden made his way into the living room.

Randolph instructed someone to bring out a bowl of soup to help Caden regain his sobriety.

Caden declined the offer. “Mr. Gray, if you are concerned about my inebriation, then why did you have Mrs. Gray serve such potent wine?"

Noticing Caden's frosty demeanor, Randolph pressed further, “Mr. Ward, are you still bothered by Rachel's treatment of Ms. Bennett?"

He had previously inquired of Rachel about the earlier incident.

Though it involved just a few women, Caden chose to step in.

He had defended Alicia with such transparency.

Concerned that Caden might have an interest in Alicia, Randolph felt compelled to address this.

Caden, seeing through Randolph's motives, replied enigmatically, "She was my brother's ex-wife. Now that she's facing difficulties, what reason would I have not to assist her?"

Randolph paused, caught off guard by the comment. "Is that all there is to it? Just because she's your former sister-in-law?"

Caden's smile widened slightly. "What else could it be?"