Chapter: 849

Just then, a familiar voice cut through the air from the doorway.

"I seem to have missed the red veins in Alicia's eyes," Caden remarked coolly. "But with Mr. Langstaff's blatant attentiveness, I can see how hard he's trying to drive a wedge between us."

Both Alicia and Blake turned, startled.

Caden stood in the doorway, impeccably dressed, his gaze sharp and laced with faint mockery that sent a chill through the room.

Blake paused, his confidence growing. “Alicia, go ahead with your work. I'll keep our honored guest company."