Chapter 395:

She took her time explaining her surprising encounter with Ray. Blake's expression shifted swiftly from shock to a delighted grin, though traces of disbelief lingered. Alicia, sensing his immense joy, softly reassured him, “Don’t worry. Ray is absolutely fine. He’s safe and staying at Joy Mansion.”

Relief washed over Blake, leaving him unsure whether to laugh or cry. Filled with excitement, he impulsively grabbed her hand. “I can’t thank you enough, Ms. Bennett.”

Alicia, startled by his sudden gesture, froze momentarily, then hesitated before pulling away. “It was just luck that I bumped into him,” she said humbly. “You really don’t need to thank me.”

Blake’s gaze lingered on her. He realized she wasn’t just beautiful; she possessed an effortless grace and quiet allure. Feeling an unexpected warmth and burgeoning feelings, he quickly released her hand. “I’m sorry,” he said, forcing an awkward smile. “I was just so overcome with happiness.”

Alicia gently shook her head, reassuring him. With the major worry behind him, a wave of ease settled over Blake. As they dined together, their conversation flowed effortlessly to art and future trends. He laughed frequently, catching the attention of Gerry, seated nearby.

Gerry's eyes widened in surprise upon recognizing Blake, shocked to see him laughing so freely with Alicia. They barely knew each other. Was this a business deal, or something more? Why were they dining together? Without hesitation, Gerry photographed them and texted Caden, “What’s going on? Your woman is about to be swept away!”

Caden responded with confusion, “What?” Gerry forwarded the photo. The image beautifully captured Alicia’s bright smile and the genuine warmth between them. Blake's admiration for Alicia was evident in his gaze.

Caden's expression grew cold. He had invited Alicia to dinner that evening, only to be turned down. He assumed a client appointment, not a dinner with Blake.