Chapter 377
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Chapter 377

Caden leaned in, his tone deceptively casual. โ€œThen why not answer my question directly? Sheโ€™s stunning, isnโ€™t she?โ€

Blake felt a surge of tension, sensing he was being cornered. An instinct told him Caden was wielding a metaphorical gun, poised to fire. Caden had a knack for veiled threats; his words cut like knives.

Taking a steadying breath, Blake replied, โ€œOf course. Sheโ€™s very beautiful.โ€

โ€œGood to know you can see that,โ€ Caden said, his smile unwavering. โ€œNow, go home, look in the mirror, and think about whether you truly deserve someone as beautiful as her.โ€

โ€œAnd who are you to her?โ€ Blake retorted.

Without hesitation, Caden responded, โ€œI am the love of her life.โ€

Blakeโ€™s skepticism was evident. โ€œShe said that to you?โ€

Caden sneered, leaning closer with a smug air. โ€œYou couldnโ€™t handle the details, trust me. If youโ€™re smart, youโ€™ll avoid provoking me.โ€

Blake remained silent. Time had shown no mercy. As children, Blake had assumed Cadenโ€™s aloofness indicated superior intellect, a future genius. In truth, Caden had proven exceptional, though not in the ways Blake had expected.

Without prolonging the conversation, Blake turned and walked away. A short distance off, Alicia emerged, purse in hand, gathering the hem of her dress. Blake noticed her peripherally and stopped. He hadnโ€™t planned on speaking, but Cadenโ€™s smugness irritated him.

โ€œMs. Bennett?โ€ Blake approached Alicia with a composed smile. โ€œItโ€™s still early. I was wondering if youโ€™d allow me the pleasure of visiting your gallery tonight?โ€

Caden let out a quiet, dismissive scoff. Stepping closer, he glanced at Madison and casually said, โ€œMrs. Hopkins, isnโ€™t it time for the fireworks?โ€

The subtle threat in his words broke Aliciaโ€™s train of thought, and her eyes instinctively met Cadenโ€™s. Madison smiled warmly. โ€œIโ€™ve already arranged everything.โ€

As if on cue, a loud boom reverberated through the air, followed by a spectacular burst of color illuminating the night sky. The villa, perched on the hillside overlooking the city, offered a perfect vantage point. The fireworks bloomed against the vast sky, vibrant purple sparks reflecting in Aliciaโ€™s eyes.

While the crowd marveled, Caden kept his gaze fixed on her. Madison sighed appreciatively. โ€œCaden, you are so considerate. These fireworks are a true luxuryโ€”difficult to arrange, regardless of cost. Youโ€™ve really gone out of your way.โ€

Caden smiled. โ€œIโ€™m glad you like them.โ€

Aliciaโ€™s heart skipped a beat. The way he looked at her made her feel the words were meant only for her. She quickly looked away, an uneasy feeling twisting in her chest, a sharp pang of bitterness settling deep within.

The fireworks continued, their colors and sounds filling the air. But Alicia couldnโ€™t stay. Without a word, she quietly slipped away, leaving the display behind.


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