Chapter: 344

He insisted, "I will accept only an identical replacement."

Alicia gazed at him intently.

The longer she looked, the more annoying he appeared.

She proposed a solution. "I can expedite a replacement from the factory."

"I want it immediately," he insisted.

Alicia's frustration grew. “Why must you be so troublesome? It's unbearable!"

Caden paused to drink some water.

“You have an issue with that? Go ahead, call the police."

Alicia was left without words.

She had often thought about involving the police.

A few shocks might set him right.

Following their heated exchange, Caden set his glass aside and directed, "Sit on the sofa."

Alicia regarded him as though he were unhinged. "Why sit? We haven't resolved anything yet."

“Sit down. I need to examine your foot," Caden instructed.

Alicia recoiled in surprise.

The conversation took an unexpected turn, and instinctively, she questioned, "Why?"

Exhausted from the discussion, Caden approached to lift her.

Alicia defensively crossed her arms over her chest, eyeing him cautiously.

Caden's expression grew stern. "Don't flatter yourself. I have no interest in you at the moment."

He then lifted her and placed her onto the sofa.

He proceeded to remove her slippers and held her ankle gently.

Alicia was so shocked by his actions that she remained completely still.

Confused, she watched silently.

Caden removed her slippers and conducted a brief examination.

Looking down, his feelings hidden, he questioned, "Why didn't you inform me this morning when I inquired?"

Realizing Hank must have informed him, Alicia felt a constriction in her chest. "Did you even give me a chance to explain?"

Caden responded flatly, "Didn't I ask you?"

She felt stifled by his accusation.

Recalling the scent on his coat, she retorted icily, “Would you have believed me if I had told you? Haven't you already made your decisions about me? What concern is it of yours anyway? Why should I have to tell you?"

Caden's frustration mounted.