Chapter: 529

But his reliability was unquestioned.

Gerry asked, "Where's Caden?"

"On his way back. He should arrive in about an hour."

The map emitted a beep, signaling that Alicia's location had been pinpointed.

Cliff exhaled deeply and asked, "Who is she that Caden is so worried about her?"

Cliff sent the coordinates to Caden with swift precision.

Caden's helicopter was already on its way to the location.

Gerry was actually uncertain about the depth of the connection between Caden and Alicia. "Caden likes her and he wants to be close to her."

Cliff nodded. "She's a capable woman."

Gerry agreed but added, “They're both young. Their relationship seems unstable."

Cliff countered, "Caden's feelings aren't the problem. They're steady."

Gerry raised an eyebrow, confused. “Caden? Steady? He's the most unpredictable person I know. Haven't you seen the news? He's now tangled up with Yolanda."

Cliff had no interest in gossip.

Caden's earlier command to proceed "at all costs" played over in his mind.

They had grown up together. Even though Cliff had spent most of his time in the military, he understood Caden more than most.

"He's not unpredictable. He's in love," Cliff said firmly.

Gerry was taken aback. "In love? With who?" he asked, still in disbelief.

Cliff pointed to the map, watching as Caden's red dot quickly closed in on Alicia's location.

"Caden is in love with Alicia," Cliff stated plainly.

Gerry was dumbfounded.

Was Cliff serious?

He couldn't wrap his head around it.

Meanwhile, on the mountaintop, Joshua's sadistic game had only just begun.

He was thoroughly enjoying himself.

Alicia sat tied at the wrists and ankles, powerless in front of the camera.

From his seat, Joshua leaned forward with a twisted grin. "The drug you gave me was so strong, I couldn't function as a man for months. Today, you're going to fix that. You're going to be my antidote."

His eyes roamed over her body, shameless and disgusting.

His behavior made Alicia want to vomit.

But she remained still, frozen. The will to fight had drained from her completely. She felt like a statue-cold, lifeless, and void of any strength.

She stared at her reflection on the camera screen.