Chapter: 441

Alicia, having accomplished her objective, lost interest in the spectacle.

Indifferently, she tugged at Caden's arm. "We should leave."

Caden, examining her hand, responded by tenderly caressing them.

He then queried, "Now that you've had your say, when will you send the money?"

With a sly chuckle, Alicia glanced at Joshua, who looked desolate.

"Did I promise to lend it? Oh, right, I suppose I did." With a nonchalant shrug, she declared, "I've reconsidered. I won't be lending the money after all."

She then exited briskly.

Joshua watched her leave, his intense gaze seething with unspoken words.

Caden hesitated momentarily before allowing Alicia to proceed, positioning himself to block Joshua's view of her.

Alicia decided not to lend Joshua any money. Moreover, the evidence Caden had referred to would soon become public.

Joshua was facing public humiliation and the prospect of losing everything.

That was exactly what he deserved.

Alicia paused in a quiet area.

Caden looked at her, his laughter cold. “Are you frightened or do you pity him?"

Alicia snapped out of her thoughts.

“Would I have gone to such lengths if I felt pity for him? I'm not out of my mind, am I?" She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

Although it seemed the issue was settling down, the sudden appearance of Lilliana gave her an uneasy feeling.

Over the past two years, Joshua has deeply invested in the Green family.

Lilliana, in love and carrying his child, was unlikely to walk away from him easily.

Alicia's expression grew serious. "This is going to be a tough, long haul."

Caden had taken her worries into consideration.

“This is my concern now. You don't need to fret." He reassured her.

Alicia wasn't the only one with grievances against Joshua.

Caden also had unresolved issues with him.

Alicia was surprised for a moment, and then she understood what he meant.

Their mutual need for revenge no longer bound them.

Suddenly, the atmosphere around her felt charged, and her first instinct was to flee. "Now that everything's settled, I think we should wrap this up."

Caden looked at her.

She lowered her gaze. "For what it's worth, thank you."

Caden then took her chin gently in his hand, forcing her to meet his eyes.