Chapter 447

As they drove off, Alicia adjusted her clothes and shot him a sidelong glance. “Is your condition really better? If so, why are you being so impatient?”

Caden teased, “Not really. It’s turned into a sex addiction. I’ll be in trouble if I don’t get my daily fix.” Alicia knew he was joking, but it still surprised her.

Midway, Caden confidently pulled into a store to collect some pre-ordered clothes. When Alicia saw two bags, she asked, puzzled, “Why are they packed separately?”

Caden’s eyes lit up. “I got two sets, one black and one white, to switch between.”

Alicia fell silent; she disliked idle chatter during intimacy. She preferred to focus on enjoying herself with Caden and didn't ask about his trip this time. It wasn’t until things calmed down, and she was nestled in the sheets, drifting off, that she casually asked, “Hey, did you finish your work in Devarlton?”

Caden murmured softly, “Yes, all done.”

Alicia pressed, “Why didn’t you ask how I knew you went to Devarlton?”

Caden looked into her half-closed eyes and chuckled softly. “You’re getting smarter.”

Alicia didn’t want to beat around the bush. “You should explain it to me.” She needed to know why he’d lied and what the deal was with the photo Blake had seen. After all, she was his girlfriend now; she deserved an explanation.

Caden gently ran his hand along her smooth waist, his voice low and husky. “I didn’t want to tell you until it was settled, just in case things didn’t work out.”

Alicia frowned. “What were you up to?”

“I gave Lina’s chip to Dorian.”

Alicia tensed. “You… But that’s years of your hard work, right?”

Caden pulled her closer, appearing unfazed. “If I don’t risk it all, that debt won’t get paid off. I hate being controlled.”

A chill ran through Alicia. He was so decisive. The Blizzard Group had been launched quickly, its success born from countless sleepless nights. The Lina robot was his crowning achievement, but once handed over, it became the Moss family’s property. If Caden wanted to create another, he’d need Dorian’s approval. And he would never create a fake Lina robot.

So, they were right back where they started.

Alicia said softly, “You’re really cautious about the Moss family.”

Caden smirked. “Oh, are you throwing shade at me?”

Alicia met his gaze. “I’m just surprised by the Moss family’s power and your decision to make the deal.” Then, with a playful smile, she added, “You’ve really grown up.”

Caden smiled faintly. “Grown up” had never been something he’d asked for.