Chapter: 464

“When did you apply this?" she inquired, genuinely puzzled.

“You were sound asleep," Caden answered as he buttoned his shirt.

“Come here, help me with my tie," he requested.

Alicia had become proficient at tying ties.

For a brief moment, their interaction felt so effortless and warm, almost like they were a couple long used to each other's company.

Caden glanced at her and casually mentioned, “I need to choose an outfit for meeting a friend in a few days. Can you help with that?"

Alicia looked up, her dark eyes meeting his. "What style are you thinking of?"

“I'm catching up with an old friend. You decide," he said.

“Okay," she agreed.

Caden grinned. "You're being very cooperative."

Alicia felt an odd sensation at his remark.

His eyes did not reflect true gratitude.

He continued, “Don't wait up for me for dinner tonight. Arrange something for yourself."

She asked instinctively, "Where will you be?"

Caden, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, teased, “Are you keeping tabs on me now?"

Alicia paused, feeling uneasy, then responded, "I'm not the one keeping tabs.”

Realizing she had started her day late, Alicia quickly tidied up before heading out.

Caden was relaxed as he prepared for his check-up, pausing when he noticed several draft papers on a cabinet. He picked them up for a closer look.

They were sketches for a gallery.

"Is Alicia planning to open a gallery soon?" he wondered, tucking the papers into his notebook thoughtfully.

After his appointment, he received a call from Hank about an urgent company issue.

Caught up in the demands of work, Caden forgot to hand over a medical report to Ciara, stuffing it into a drawer instead.

Later, Alicia had Lunch with Monica.

Since Monica had learned about Alicia and Caden's relationship, she was full of questions.

Alicia patiently answered each one.

"You respond Like an AI, answering everything I ask," Monica joked, amused by Alicia's compliance.

This reminded Alicia of a task she had yet to complete.

"I have to visit Caden's company later. There's a new product I'm working on that's not quite finished," she explained.

Monica narrowed her eyes playfully. "Really? Sure it's not a date?"

Alicia shook her head. “It's strictly professional. He rewarded me, and I see it as work."