Chapter: 396

ALL of a sudden, she heard a set of footsteps drawing closer.

It was Monica.

Alicia quickly closed the page.

Monica noticed her flustered reaction. "What are you hiding? Were you watching something inappropriate?"

Alicia cleared her throat. "I was looking at male models."

Monica leaned closer to her face. “Who? I want to see too."

Alicia found herself at a loss for words.

As she casually scrolled, articles about Joshua caught her eye.

Monica lost interest in the male models and remarked, "Finally, he's hit rock bottom, just Like we expected. Do you think Lilliana will actually marry him? I bet their wedding will be canceled!"

Alicia countered, "Joshua won't let it end like this. He'll ensure his company goes public as planned."

“How can he do that?"

"He'll figure it out. He always manages to find a way."

Given Caden's rising profile, Alicia realized Joshua would stop at nothing to revive his company.

He might lose to anyone but Caden.

It would be intriguing to see who he sought out in his desperation.

However, nothing would truly change. Ultimately, he would fall right into Caden's trap.

Monica blinked curiously, her expression showing clear confusion.

"Alicia, how come you do not seem worried at all?"

Alicia responded without hesitation, "What is there for me to worry about?"

"You mentioned that Joshua always finds a way. I have been thinking about it, and you are right. He always seems to be one step ahead, and he probably has some kind of backup plan. That means that everything we have done so far will amount to nothing?"

Alicia smiled, "But I have almost gathered all the proof I need. Even if he makes it public, it will not change a thing. I will still bring him down."

Watching how calm and composed Alicia was, Monica felt her own anxiety ease.

Monica could not resist offering a compliment. "You have really changed lately. You are a lot more composed and steady."

Alicia felt a bit flustered, giving way to a touch of shyness.

“Is it because of him?" Monica asked, her tone curious.

Alicia was caught off guard. She immediately knew who Monica was referring to. She parted her lips, ready to seize the moment and explain, but the words seemed tangled in her thoughts.

How could she introduce Caden?

Their connection was strictly contractual. Once Joshua was brought down, their partnership would end.

"Perhaps," Alicia replied. Her uncertainty palpable.

Recently, she had truly found a sense of calm.