Chapter: 425
His voice jolted Alicia awake.
Cade leaped toward her without warning, eagerly licking her face.
He trotted around her a few times before sitting right on her face.
Alicia lay there, too stunned to speak.
After washing her face, she stepped out of the bathroom, her irritation with Caden intensifying.
He appeared completely unaffected.
He behaved as if nothing unusual had happened.
“Why did you let him into my room so early? Are you trying to ruin my day?" she demanded.
Caden lounged in his chair, casually handling his work tasks. "I had nothing to do with it. He entered your room on his own."
“Do you expect me to believe he opened the door by himself?"
“Yes. He's actually quite good at that."
Once again, Alicia was left without words.
She simmered with frustration, unable to find an outlet for her anger.
After a long silence, she finally burst out, “You're unbelievably childish!"
Caden regarded her with a cool gaze. "You're in a bad mood because you didn't receive the invitation, aren't you?"
Alicia steadied herself and replied, “That's none of your business."
"Fine." Caden just assumed that she was being stubborn. "If you fail to get it and decide you need my help, I'm available until noon. After that, even if you ask, it won't change anything."
Alicia scoffed.
"Don't expect me to beg."
“Suit yourself," he replied.
Determined, Alicia invited Monica to join her at the art exhibition.
She had selected a dress for Monica and planned to pick it up from the boutique and deliver it to her.
After changing into her own outfit, she left the apartment.
Only when he heard the door close did Caden look up.
He noticed the untouched breakfast table.
She was already gone.
His expression turned cold, and he couldn't concentrate on his work any longer. He tossed the documents aside.
The papers landed on Cade, the dog resting at his feet, causing him to yelp.
Caden scowled at the dog. "You're in the way."
Cade felt hurt and wanted to be comforted, but he hesitated to nuzzle against Caden's leg.