Chapter: 340

“That was my plan, Mr. Ward."

Caden remained silent.

Hank then proceeded inside.

Inside the pharmacy, Alicia was selecting a medicine for bruises.

Hank made a show of accidentally running into her, then asked casually, "Ms. Bennett, have you injured yourself?"

Alicia responded with courtesy, "I twisted my ankle. But it's nothing serious."

Hank pressed, “Does it hurt much?"

Monica recognized Hank as Caden's assistant from previous encounters.

Impressed by his gentle manner, which contrasted with Caden's, she began to speak freely. “Alicia was fortunate. It could have been worse for someone else."

Hank, uneasy, inquired, “What exactly happened?"

Monica responded with frustration, “That scoundrel Joshua locked her in a room and she had no choice but to escape through the window—"

Alicia quickly covered Monica's mouth.

She cautioned her quietly. "Not here, Monica."

Hank looked surprised.

He hadn't expected Joshua to be a part of the incident from the day before.

Was this related to Caden's anger?

Monica became quiet, and Alicia turned to Hank. “Are you here to buy something?"

Hank gathered his thoughts and responded, "Yes, I need to pick up some digestive tablets for Mr. Ward. He overindulged this evening."

The mention of Caden's name visibly upset Alicia.

"He brought it upon himself," she remarked sharply.

Hank found himself at a loss for words.

Hank silently promised himself he would relay what he overheard to Caden, hoping it might lift his spirits.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they went their separate ways.

Alicia exited the building first. Caden, who was parked roadside, noticed her as he turned.

He observed her through the car window, where she was out of view and could not see him.

His eyes traced her figure from head to toe.

Though she showed no visible injuries, her walk was slightly impaired.

Her steps were hesitant, one foot barely grazing the ground.

Caden sarcastically wondered to himself, "Why didn't she just hit her head, maybe that would knock some sense into her?"

To bolster his fabricated story, Hank purchased a box of digestive tablets before returning to the car.