Chapter: 623

Ciara clicked her tongue. “That's ridiculous!"

"You don't understand her. The quieter she gets, the more I know something's wrong," Caden explained.

Ciara laughed at him and said, "Oh, you care about her so much, I knew it! She's had you wrapped around her finger for a while now.”

Caden didn't bother denying it.

He had always been upfront about his feelings when it came to women.

But to say she had complete control over him?

That was a bit of a stretch.

He was here to enjoy his life, not to be tied down by love.

After spending a while with Ciara, he realized it was time to go.

Ciara sighed. "You're leaving already? Will you be coming back for dinner?"

"No. I have company tonight," Caden replied before turning to Jasmine.

"Let me know if anything important comes up."

Jasmine nodded in acknowledgment.

Ciara, however, still looked uneasy.

“Caden, sending Yolanda away is the right move. She's more complicated than she seems. If you don't handle her, she'll end up being a burden and pulling you down," she stated.

Caden didn't offer much in return.

"I know what I'm doing."

He worked until six and left the office right on time.

In hindsight, the whole situation seemed unimportant. Alicia was maturing, and it made sense that she had become more forgiving.

Wanting to enjoy a nice dinner, Caden went out of his way to pick up a fine bottle of wine.

As fate would have it, Gerry, who had recently invested in a vineyard, bumped into him. With a wide grin, Gerry said, "This wine's on me. Let's share a drink."

Caden declined politely. "Someone's waiting for me at home. I don't have time to drink with you tonight."

Gerry knew exactly who he was talking about. It was Alicia.

“Weren't you two just fighting? Does that mean you've made up already?"

Gerry asked.

Caden remained unfazed. "Fight? When did that ever happen? Would she really dare to challenge me?"

Gerry clicked his tongue in disbelief.

“Come on, you're kidding yourself. Others may back down, but Alicia has the guts to stand up to you. What about the call you made to me the other day? Did she block your number?"

He glanced at the wine with a playful smirk. “With a bottle like this, you two might end up having a romantic evening."

Caden countered, "I don't discuss such matters with a virgin."