Chapter: 771

Blake, understanding her polite rejection, added, “I've already bought it. Should I keep it, or would you like it now?"

After a moment's hesitation, Alicia answered, "Keep it with you for now, thank you."

The silence returned outside.

Just a door away, Blake rubbed his nose in resignation and glanced at Caden, who leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, wearing a mocking, arrogant expression.

They had bumped into each other just minutes ago.