Chapter: 364
Ciara sounded tired. "I've already slept once. Why aren't you resting yet?"
Caden let out a quiet sigh of relief.
“I'm working," he muttered.
“At eleven-thirty?" Ciara exhaled deeply. “Spend more time with women, Caden."
Caden massaged his temples.
He had, in fact, spent a considerable amount of time with Alicia today.
Ciara, restless and unable to sleep, was talkative this evening.
The topic soon shifted towards his future spouse.
"After the Christmas, come back. I want to introduce you to someone. You don't have to marry, but try to start a relationship, okay?"
"I'll be too busy next year," Caden replied.
"You're always busy. What do you do all day?"
Caden glanced at the cushion nearby.
He scrambled for an excuse. "I've got a dog to look after now."
Ciara was surprised. "A dog? But you don't like pets."
Caden was unsure what had prompted his agreement to Alicia's request earlier.
“Maybe I'm unwell," he suggested.
Ciara was concerned. "Sick again? You're too frail for your age."
He paused briefly, choosing not to prolong the conversation and disturb Ciara further. "How many people will you bring with you to Warrington?"
“None. They aren't familiar with Warrington. You might need to arrange for bodyguards."
“Alright, I'll handle it personally."
As Alicia entered Monica's place, Monica greeted her with a teasing smile. “Is that handsome motorcyclist the guy you've been seeing secretly?"
Alicia cleared her throat awkwardly.
"No, I don't know him."
“But he just drove you here?" Monica raised an eyebrow skeptically.
"I called a ride-hailing service," Alicia fibbed smoothly. “He's just a wealthy young man exploring how regular people live," she added.
Monica let the matter slide.
"Sure, I know you're shy. Just let me know when you decide to go public." Monica then added thoughtfully, “Even without seeing his face, I could tell he's well-built."
She smiled knowingly. "He reminds me of Caden."
Alicia was left speechless by the comment.
Monica quipped, "Why didn't you kiss him goodbye before you left?"