Chapter: 836

Gerry, looking satisfied and relaxed, replied, “At home. I've blown all my money on actors, and my dad cut off my allowance. I'm basically living like a pauper."

“Good to know," Caden replied, adjusting the address.

As Gerry drank the sweet hawthorn tea, he remarked, "Alicia, don't marry Caden. It'd be way too much of a bargain for him."

Caden raised an eyebrow. "I'll give you one chance to say that again."

Gerry grinned defiantly. “Alicia, marry me instead. I know better than him how to treat someone right."

Caden smirked, unfazed. “Alright then." He put his phone away. "I bought you a gift. Make sure you're there to sign for it first thing in the morning."

Gerry quickly backtracked, chuckling nervously. "You two are a perfect match. I wouldn't dream of interfering."

Caden gave no response, merely calling Cliff to arrange for Gerry to be picked up.

Gerry knew that Caden was selective with his gifts, but when he did give one, it was always something valuable.

So, he woke up early the next morning, eager to receive his surprise.

When the delivery man arrived carrying a large, weighty box, Gerry's excitement only grew. "What's in there?" he asked eagerly, eyeing the hefty box. “It looks heavy!"

The delivery man gave a serious nod. "Just be careful with it. Don't shake it."

Gerry's curiosity peaked. “Must be something precious," he murmured, already imagining the possibilities.

With barely contained anticipation, he tore open the box — only to come face-to-face with a large, vibrant green toad staring back at him.

Gerry was stunned, blinking in disbelief.

He rummaged through the box, thinking there must be something else — a hidden gift, maybe — but found nothing.

Realizing he'd been pranked, he picked up his phone and called Caden, his tone demanding. "Why did you send me a toad?"

Caden's voice came through, calm and almost amused. "Tell me, who do you think Alicia should marry?”

Gerry muttered a curse under his breath. "It was just a joke. Why do you have to be so petty?"

He'd thought Alicia was so welcoming that he might just drop by Caden's place every day for meals - and maybe ruffle his feathers a bit while he was at it.

After all, it was Caden who belittled him first, saying that he wasn't as important as a dog.

He didn't expect that in return, Caden would give him a toad, implying he shouldn't reach out of his league.

Just as he finished his outburst, the Little toad hopped out of the box and landed right on his hand.

Startled, Gerry yelped and swore, flinging the toad off as he cursed Caden.

Caden calmly held his phone away from his ear, unbothered by the noise. "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll make sure it ends up in your mouth."

Gerry, now panting, stomped on the ground to keep the toad at bay.

“Are you serious, Caden?"

Caden's response was cool. "Since when have I not been?"

Gerry hesitated, then asked, “So. are you actually planning to marry Alicia?"

A tense silence stretched between them.