Chapter: 581

He understood Shelia's motives all too well. Her actions weren't driven by love for Jerald.

It was about ensuring Jerald's survival so that Joshua would have a future.

Adults measured everything by their own calculations.

Yet, despite all their schemes, they found themselves with nothing to show for it.

Caden cast a glance at the pill package Jerald had just swallowed, a sarcastic smirk playing on his lips as he rose to his feet. “Use it wisely. Even fake drugs of that brand are rare."

Jerald was oblivious to this comment, but Shelia caught every word.

Her eyes narrowed in fury as she shot him a fierce look. “Caden, even a worm will turn!"

Caden's expression remained icy. "I cannot wait to see what you are capable of."

With that, he turned on his heel and walked away.

Shelia stood frozen, supporting Jerald, grappling with the lingering dread Caden had instilled in her.

How was it that Caden seemed to know everything?

What had he been plotting all these years? What consequences awaited them when the truth finally emerged?

Everything unfolded in the blink of an eye.

Caden's strategy was a devastating assault.

Shelia felt as if she were teetering on the brink of a precipice. If she did not retaliate, she would be obliterated.

She could not allow that to happen.

She could not allow herself to be defeated.

Once she steadied her nerves, she grabbed her phone and stepped outside.

Determined to regain control, she dialed a number.

"Deliver what I need immediately."

Alicia's celebration party was a grand affair.

Numerous prominent figures from the industry were in attendance.

Gerry cruised up in his cherished sports car, drawing admiring glances from the young women nearby.

With a casual whistle, he sauntered in, raising an eyebrow at Alicia.

"How do I look? Handsome, right?"

Alicia smiled. "You look fantastic!"

Her attention then drifted past him.

Gerry paused, suddenly realizing whom she was scanning for. “Caden did not show up?"

Alicia turned her gaze away from Gerry, her expression composed yet unreadable. "No."

"Maybe he is caught in traffic Gerry suggested, trying to defend Caden. "It is such a big event; there is no way he would miss it. I will give him a call."