Chapter: 593

But in the next moment, her smile vanished. The device suddenly projected a video onto the wall-a disturbing scene where the female protagonist was in a degrading position, roughly treated by a group of men.

Alicia's face flushed with shock, her heart pounding as she quickly turned it off.

Relief washed over her when she realized she was alone; it would have been mortifying if someone else had seen it.

Furious, she grabbed her phone and dialed Caden's number.

He was in the middle of a meeting, but seeing her call, he answered without a moment's hesitation.

"Caden, you sick bastard!" she snapped, her voice laced with anger.

Caden's response was a moment of stunned silence.

He hadn't anticipated Alicia's accusation to pierce the solemn atmosphere of his meeting. The call wasn't on speaker, yet her furious voice resonated in the quiet room.

Glancing around, he noticed his employees looking pointedly down at their notes, avoiding eye contact. Swiftly, he ended the call and attempted to steer the meeting back on course. "Now, where were we? Continue."

Meanwhile, after her initial fury had subsided, Alicia looked at her phone and saw a message from Caden: “I'm in a meeting. I'll deal with you after it's over."

The direct tone of the message made her pause. She finally realized that something didn't add up.

She knew Caden too well to believe he'd send something so twisted, even if his tastes sometimes leaned toward unconventional.

Puzzled, she scrutinized the package again, only to find the sender's details meticulously scrubbed off.

She dialed the receptionist to inquire about the delivery and got to learn it had come from a regular courier service.

Just as she ended the call, her phone rang again. The caller ID displayed an unfamiliar number.

Curious yet cautious, she answered, and a woman's soft, teasing voice drifted through. "Did you enjoy the gift, Ms. Bennett?"

Alicia's heart sank as she recognized Yolanda's voice.

Yolanda continued, sounding almost apologetic, “I couldn't make it to your celebration party yesterday because of my health. I am really sorry."

Alicia's jaw clenched, but she kept her voice calm and unwavering.

"No need to apologize, Yolanda. I didn't invite you in the first place."

Yolanda chuckled softly, her voice dripping with feigned innocence.

“Did you like the gift?"

Alicia's stomach churned as the memory of the video resurfaced. She forced herself to remain calm. "What are you getting at?"

“Oh, isn't your role to satisfy Caden?" Yolanda's words dripped with insinuation. "You haven't been with him long and are quite young. I thought some... resources might help you learn. Caden would be pleased too."

Alicia's lips curved into a cold smile. “Speaking from personal experience, Miss Moss?"

Unbothered, Yolanda said, "No, not at all. But you did remind me of that girl in the video. I was struck by the resemblance-though your potential seems greater. I'm sure you'll surpass her eventually."

Her tone was gentle, almost pleasant, yet her words were laced with venom-a subtle jab without a single harsh word.

Alicia remained composed. “If you have a point, Yolanda, make it. No need for all this pretense."

She knew the video was just the tip of the iceberg in Yolanda's scheme.

A mocking laugh slipped from Yolanda. "You're a smart woman; do I really need to spell it out? Women like you hold onto virtue like it's all they have. It's admirable, really." Her voice softened, yet her words cut deep. “After all, what else do you have to offer?"