Chapter: 838

Caden's expression darkened.

Corey continued, his voice steady. “Your girlfriend doesn't work for you, yet she's here, listening to our negotiation. Are you sure she should be?"

His words lingered, intentionally provocative.

Caden held Corey's challenging stare before responding, "Alicia, leave us."

Though her mind was racing, Alicia obeyed in silence, rising to leave.