Chapter: 96
Did... Did he use those same deft hands on other women, too?
She blinked away the thought, a mischievous glint flickering in her eyes as she took her seat. "I see," she said lightly, a teasing lilt in her voice. "Men who are impotent usually overcompensate by getting a little.. creative, don't they?"
Caden's head snapped up, his gaze locking onto hers, eyes flashing dangerously.
Before the tension could thicken, Gerry's boisterous laughter broke the silence. "That's exactly what happened! That girl tried her best to seduce him, and what did Caden do? He made her stay and give a PowerPoint presentation instead!"
Alicia's eyes nearly popped out of her head.
The corner of her mouth twitching, she grumbled, "That's. really perverse."
Caden's voice cut through the moment with a calm, unsettling edge.
“There are things far more perverse, Miss Bennett. Perhaps next time, I'll show you."
Alicia's breath caught in her throat.
His words, delivered so smoothly, seemed harmless at first, but the implication beneath them made her skin prickle.
Before she could respond, Gerry, oblivious to the undercurrent of tension, laughed. "Why just show Alicia? I want to see, too!"
Caden's gaze flicked over to Gerry, and a slow, almost teasing smile tugged at his lips. “If you insist."
Alicia blinked, momentarily speechless.
She couldn't shake the traumatizing image his words had planted in her mind.
The joke, however, flew right over Gerry's head. Grinning, he noticed the two bags Alicia had brought with her, piquing his curiosity.
“What did you buy?"
Alicia took a steadying breath and handed him one of the bags.
“This is for you, Mr. Hopkins. Just a small token of thanks for your help. I hope you like it."
Gerry eagerly opened the bag, his eyes lighting up at the sight of a designer gift set tailored for men.
Nestled beside it were several elegantly packaged scented candles.
He pulled one out and gave it an appreciative sniff, a contented smile crossing his face. "This smells great. What brand is it?"
Alicia smiled softly, pride evident in her voice. “Actually, I made them myself. I know you deal with a lot of stress, so these candles are designed to help with relaxation and sleep. If you like them, I'd be happy to make more."
Gerry, a man who was used to having everything at his fingertips, was touched by the sincerity of the gesture. It was rare for him to receive something made with such thought.
He nodded in appreciation and carefully tucked the candle back into the bag.
“What's in the other bag?" Gerry asked curiously.
Alicia's smile turned playful, her eyes gleaming with mischief as she picked up the second bag and slid it across the table toward Caden.
"Just like you recommended, Mr. Hopkins-Viagra for Mr. Ward."
Caden's expression darkened instantly, his playful demeanor vanishing.
Alicia had suspected that Caden was the person Gerry had mentioned.
Deciding to act on her hunch, she purchased the Viagra.