Chapter: 36

“Why did you let me win on purpose?" she asked.

Alicia assumed that Caden's long silence meant he wasn't interested in replying.

Then, Caden's lips curved into a slight smile. “Even if you beat me, it doesn't mean you can beat Lilliana."

Casually and sharply, Alicia replied, "Mr. Ward, you seem quite proud of her."

"She has earned my pride," he replied calmly.

"Oh, so it's her abilities that impress you," Alicia said with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. "I thought you were only buying her company to get back at Joshua."

Caden raised an eyebrow, unfazed by her remark.

He accepted her words with ease and responded slowly, "Both."

Alicia was caught off guard by his honesty.

“Have you been sleeping with his mistress?" she asked.

"For now, just his wife," Caden replied without hesitation.

A strange feeling stirred inside Alicia. She quickly told him, “I'm no longer his wife. We're divorced."

Alicia attempted to change the subject, but her blushing ears gave her away.

She couldn't erase the memory of that night, no matter how hard she tried.

Caden noticed the small reactions she made. A slight smile tugged at his lips as he observed her.

She blushed so easily, and yet she had the nerve to lie about something as bold as a hymen repair.

The irony brought him some amusement. “Why the sudden divorce? Weren't you just making a big deal over that cheap ten-dollar ring a few days ago?" he asked.

Alicia found herself at a loss for words.

His remark cut deep.

That ring had been nothing more than a cheap token. It was barely worth ten dollars. Now, it was just a sad reminder of her failed marriage.

Lowering her eyes, she spoke softly. “Since we've wrapped up business, I'm leaving."

Caden's eyes followed her as she stood up to go.

Just then, he caught sight of Joshua's car arriving outside.

Caden uncrossed his legs and stood up. Without a word, he made his way outside.

Joshua came to pick up Lilliana after work.

When he spotted Alicia leaving the cafe, he deliberately drove over to the entrance.

His initial plan was to simply offer her a ride.

However, the moment he rolled down the passenger window, Lilliana reacted first. She hurled her cup of coffee straight at Alicia.

The entire cup splashed over Alicia's chest, drenching her thin clothes and leaving her looking completely disheveled.

Joshua's expression darkened as he took in the scene.