Chapter: 294

Caden avoided answering directly. "You should try reading one sometime. It might help you see that it's okay for women to rely on men a bit more. Life doesn't always need to be so stressful."

He knew she had been struggling financially.

And now, despite all that, she was trying to offer him compensation.

Caden stepped out of the bathroom, leaving her alone. Alicia climbed out of the tub, rinsed away the bubbles, and got dressed.

They had discussed the terms of the contract, which outlined their collaboration for the next year.

Caden, however, made some adjustments to the final clause. He added, "During the collaboration, Party A may make any request, and Party B must comply without hesitation. In personal matters, Party B has the right to seek intimacy from Party A at any time, and Party A cannot refuse except under special circumstances."

Alicia frowned and asked, "Isn't this just a sex trade?"

Caden took a sip of water. “Of course. Considering how much you seem to want my body, it fits. Earlier on the sofa, when you wouldn't let me pull my hand away, you seemed to be enjoying yourself quite a bit."

Alicia had no response to that.

He really didn't need to bring up those details.

The terms were clearly in her favor, and Caden didn't seem to mind, so Alicia decided there was no reason to hesitate.

Therefore, she picked up the pen and signed her name.

Caden spoke again. “Our private relationship must stay a secret."

Alicia paused, sensing that something was off. Even so, she nodded and said, "I understand.”

This arrangement wasn't a typical relationship. If anyone found out, it could have consequences for him in the future.

Alicia wasn't planning on making anything public anyway.

With everything settled, she began preparing to return to the hospital.

Thereafter, Caden walked Alicia to the door. "When you were Living with the Yates family, what exactly did you tell Joshua to stop him from touching you?"

Alicia hesitated, feeling like he was questioning her honesty. After a moment, she reluctantly answered, "I told him I was on my period."

Caden's response was curt. "I see. Just so you know, if you ever use that excuse on me, I will make sure you regret it. I'll make it so you can't get out of bed."

Alicia was left at a loss for words.

How did she manage to get caught up in his threats yet again?

As she was stepping out, a ringing sound came from her pocket.

Alicia reached into her pocket. "Great timing," she muttered.

However, the call turned out to be bad news.

Her landlord's voice sounded agitated. “What's going on over there? There's water flooding the apartment below yours! Get over here and open the door right now!"

It was only then that Alicia realized her apartment was flooded.

"Could it really be a burst pipe?" she murmured in disbelief. "That was just the excuse I used to get a day off from the doctor today."

Caden remembered the landlord's angry voice and frowned slightly.

"I'll come with you."