Chapter: 596

The smell was inviting, hinting at a well-prepared meal. However, as he moved closer to the dining table, his eyes swept over the spread of dishes. Not one of them resembled the ones he had requested earlier.

He stood there for a moment, silently taking in the sight of the meal that didn't match his expectations.

Alicia entered the room, placing the last dish on the table. She washed her hands before noticing his stillness. Glancing up at him, she asked, "Is something wrong?"

Caden's expression was hard to read. "Did you forget what I asked for, or was the supermarket completely out of ingredients?"

Alicia sat down at the table and asked, "I didn't feel like making any of the things you mentioned."

“I see," Caden replied, pulling out his chair and sitting down. “So, all that talk about an apology was just for show?"

Alicia shot him a sideways glance, unimpressed by his words.

"Are you going to eat, or are you planning to sulk?" she asked, sounding slightly amused. "If you're not interested in dinner, why don't you sit with Cade? Maybe he'll share his food with you."

Caden stared daggers at her and remarked, “Look at you. You seem awfully proud of yourself."

Caden looked at Alicia. When she needed his help, she had always been shy and innocent. But now, she was filled with nothing but arrogance.

Alicia continued to eat.

Feeling his stomach growl, Caden picked up a fork and began to eat with ease.

Then Alicia put her fork down.

“How are things going with Joshua?"

With an uninterested tone, Caden replied, "Almost done."

"Will the Green family cause any problems?" Alicia asked, her voice filled with worry. "I've been looking into them lately. Lilliana's father is known for his quick temper. Do you think he might interfere with your business?"

Caden gave her a look. "You find time to research the Green family but not me?"

In terms of power, he was far superior to the Green family.

Seeing his confidence, Alicia's brow furrowed slightly. "I know you're strong, but your business is international, and they're known troublemakers locally. It's best to stay cautious."

Caden brushed off her concern lightly.

"The Green family's main investment is in showbiz, which means they're no match for true capitalists."

This reassured Alicia.

If he wasn't worried, then neither was she.

She really didn't want to be a burden to him.

After their meal, Alicia took a bath while the soup she had prepared earlier simmered in the kitchen.

She served a bowl, heated it up, and brought it to him in his study.

Caden was not a fan of soup, considering it less nutritious and high in purines-a risky food in his view.

However, Alicia's culinary skills were hard to resist.

Her soups were flavorful, healthy, and increasingly addictive.

Once he finished his soup, Caden pulled her onto his lap.