Chapter: 33

Alicia chuckled softly, her lips curving into a smile. "The release date is still a ways off. By then, you'll have to pick between the two of us. Just think of it as a fun little game."

Gerry let out a low, amused chuckle. "You haven't changed, Alicia— still competing with everyone, just like old times."

Alicia shrugged, her tone Light. "I'm just here to make some money, nothing more."

“I've got more money than I can spend," Gerry replied with a hint of teasing. "But I don't have enough time to indulge in your Little games. What's a married woman like you doing meddling in the entertainment industry anyway?"

Alicia exhaled softly, her voice lowering as she said something that made Gerry pause.

After a moment of silence, he spoke again, this time with a bit more seriousness. “Alright, I'll review it and get back to you."

"I'll be waiting," Alicia replied smoothly, a slight smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

The first person Gerry called was Caden, the playful glint in his eyes evident in his tone. "Guess what? She's actually going head-to- head with Lilliana!"

Caden scoffed incredulously. "Has she completely lost her mind?"

Gerry grinned, but then his tone shifted, surprising even Caden.

"I'm thinking of hiring her."

Caden scoffed again, rolling his eyes as he leaned back in his chair.

"You've got to be joking. Have you lost your mind, too?"

"I have my reasons." Gerry was on the verge of bursting into laughter, a mischievous glint in his eyes as he continued to gush.

"You'll never guess what she said to me, though.”

But by this point, Caden's patience had worn thin.

Not wanting to waste time on Gerry's stupid games, he hung up on him abruptly.

Seconds later, Gerry's number flashed on his screen again.

This time, Gerry's voice was filled with challenge, daring. “How about this, Caden? Let's make a bet. I'll put my money on Alicia, you back Lilliana. Loser hands over a piece of land."

Gerry's confidence was practically oozing through the phone, making Caden pause.

He leaned back, considering it for a moment before finally agreeing.

"Fine," he said, his tone firm. “You're on. Have you told her yet?"

"Not yet. I was about to."

Caden's eyes flickered with mischief. "Don't bother. Send her to me instead."

Gerry and Lilliana had finalized and signed their contract a few days ago.

But now, with Alicia stepping into the mix, Caden's approval was required.

She knew how these things worked, so without hesitation, Alicia made her way over as soon as she was summoned.

She soon arrived at the sleek glass doors of the building. Thinking this would be a quick visit, she started to head to the elevators, intending to go straight to Caden. However, the receptionist on the first floor stopped her in her tracks.

“Excuse me, Miss, do you have an appointment?"

Alicia offered a polite smile and explained why she was there.