Chapter: 716
Alicia let out a soft sigh. "Mr. Hopkins, it's your mom's birthday today. Shouldn't you be helping entertain the guests? Your brother looks like he's spinning in circles over there."
Gerry chuckled, glancing over at his brother. "That's all part of Mom's plan. He's getting older and still single, so she's on a mission. She wants him to meet some eligible young women while playing host."
Alicia raised an eyebrow, puzzled. “Does she have to? Cliff's perfect in every way."
Gerry shook his head, a bit amused. “He has ridiculously high standards. Who knows what kind of woman would even catch his eye?"
Alicia nodded, though her mind was elsewhere.
Just then, a server passed by, pushing a dessert cart stacked with trays of sweets identical to the one she had just eaten.
Her lips parted in disbelief, glancing from the cart to Gerry.
He looked just as speechless.
The corner of Alicia's mouth twitched in amusement mixed with exasperation. "Please excuse me; I'm going to the restroom."
As she walked away, Gerry darted toward Caden, eager to report.
"She's Like a vault. I couldn't get a thing out of her."
Caden watched as Alicia's figure disappeared down the long, dimly lit corridor.
Nearby, a large screen was flashing the latest entertainment highlights.
A woman, graceful and poised, was seated at a piano, playing a hauntingly beautiful melody.
Caden's eyes narrowed, his pulse quickening as he recognized the scene.
"Who released that video?" he asked, his voice sharp.
Gerry glanced at the screen. "Oh, that? The mayor's daughter from Bechorion invited Alicia to perform. Someone posted the video, and now she's trending. You haven't seen it?"
Caden's expression darkened.
No, he hadn't seen the video, but he'd been there that day.
Shit!
He'd fallen asleep at the party, so he thought it had all been a dream!
A rush of emotions surged through him, and without another word, he strode off, his focus locked on finding Alicia.
Alicia sat quietly in the lounge for a moment.
She nibbled on a bit of food and touched up her Lipstick.
As she turned, she found Caden standing in her way.
After entering, he locked the door and moved closer to her.
She furrowed her brow and instinctively took a step back.
He stretched out his long arms and placed his hands on the edge of the table.
She found herself ensnared in his embrace.
Caden locked eyes with her, getting straight to the heart of the matter. “Were you at the party in Bechorion yesterday?"