Chapter: 762
Even though she was on a business trip, she found herself in a nearby city that was not too far away.
Caden booked a restaurant that was more convenient for her and made his way there.
He texted her, saying, "I will arrive in an hour."
Then, he sent her his location details.
This marked the first time Alicia shared her location with Caden. As she observed the small green dot representing Caden on her screen slowly getting closer to her dot, she began to ponder the implications.
During the past few months of their complicated relationship, despite not seeing each other often, Caden's influence felt omnipresent.
He deliberately courted her attention, and she found it impossible to ignore him.
Had she allowed her heart to soften towards him?
As time went by, the intense emotions that once brought her to tears had considerably diminished.
Yet, there remained a wound that time could never heal.
She would always find it impossible to capture Caden's heart.
She came to the conclusion that his sudden, impulsive interest in her was simply because she remained a novelty in his eyes.
"Ms. Bennett, the event is about to begin," Blake announced unexpectedly.
Alicia jolted back to reality and quickly tucked her phone away.
“Alright, I'm ready."
She had an entire hour at her disposal, and she could accomplish a great deal in that time frame.
They were there to attend an innovative technology expo, showcasing prominent figures from the industry. She wanted to seize the opportunity to expand her knowledge.
Blake remarked, "I've noticed that you've been keeping tabs on developments in this field. Are you considering making an investment?"
Alicia shook her head in response. "I'm just browsing for now."
As they entered the venue, she realized that there were always individuals who were more accomplished than she was, and innovations that far exceeded her imagination.
The stunning display of technological products from various countries featured capabilities that left her in awe.
Blake could not help but express his admiration, saying, “Even with such an impressive selection of products, Caden still manages to keep his brand at the forefront. He truly understands the industry."
Alicia felt a pang in her heart.
Standing in front of an advanced high-end screen, she felt an irresistible urge to reach out and touch it.
Before she could do so, a man interrupted her, saying, "Excuse me, but you cannot touch that."
She quickly pulled her hand back.
She then replied, “But one of the staff members mentioned that we could freely interact with the products."
The man smiled with an apologetic demeanor and said, “I am very sorry, Ma'am. May I please see your identification?"
Blake's expression showed his displeasure as he asked, "What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that we somehow snuck in here?"
The man regarded them with a trace of disdain in his gaze.