Chapter 55:


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    Alicia looked away and continued rubbing her forehead, preferring not to engage Joshua in conversation.


    Joshua gently pulled her to his side, trying to keep some distance from Caden.


    He greeted Caden in a polite but distant tone. “Caden.”


    Alicia discreetly moved her hand away, wiping the area of ??her dress where Joshua had touched it.


    Caden responded with a slight curl of his lips, his casual acknowledgment.


    Joshua then asked, “You are always so busy. How did you manage to bring Alice here today?”


    Caden replied nonchntly, “It was just a chance encounter.”


    “Quite a coincidence, isn''t it?” Joshuamented, his tone still dripping with hostility.


    Caden let out a soft chuckle.


    "If you''re intrigued by the coincidence, maybe you should ask your ex-wife," I suggested.


    This left Alicia speechless, as Caden''s insinuation seemed to hint at a romance.


    Wasn''t Caden the one who offered to take her?


    Joshua''s intense gaze made Alicia ufortable, so she decided to use a tactic from the book.


    “I was walking too fast and identally bumped into Caden,” she exined quietly, her hand still on her forehead. Feeling overwhelmed, she added, “I feel a little dizzy. Can Ie in and rest for a while?”


    Joshua pushed his hand away, revealing a red mark on his forehead.


    Alice was not usually so amodating, but she did not resist.


    Joshua preferred not to inquire further at that moment. “Go rest in my room. “I’lle see youter.”


    Reluctantly, Alice questioned the wisdom of resting in her room.


    “Is it really okay for me to be in your room?” he asked, his expression worried. “What if Miss Green finds out?”


    "He''s not here today," Joshua reassured her.


    "But someone might see it," Alice insisted, still undecided.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Joshua confidently reassured her, “With my permission, no one will dare to gossip.”


    He gently guided Alice by the shoulders inside. “Proceed, I need to discuss some things with…”


    Alice pressed her lips together but reluctantly pulled away.


    Joshua then turned to face Caden, a rare moment given that they usually avoided each other. “Do you have any interest in Alicia?”


    Caden responded with a disdainful scoff. “What makes you think that?”


    Joshua''s frustration was palpable as he clenched his fists. “You two have always been at odds. Why did you help her at the police station yesterday?”


    Caden walked into the living room, exining, “She’s an old ssmate. I was just helping her out. Is there a problem with that?”


    Not satisfied, Joshua persisted, following Caden.


    "This isn''t just about old-school ties, is it?"


    His tone was usatory.


    Caden settled into a chair in the side room, crossing his legs, and smiled at Joshua.


    “You seem pretty touchy,” Cadenmented, then added provocatively, “Does it bother you to think there might be something going on between me and your ex-wife?”


    Joshua''s expression instantly darkened.


    "Caden, you''re crossing the line."


    Caden, ever unfazed, replied, “Just one question. “Why so defensive?”


    Joshua balled his hands into fists, his usual indifference towards women eclipsed by the recent changes in Alicia''s behavior.


    The idea of ??Caden apanying Alicia to the station, of them arriving together today, of them exchanging nces… it all unsettled him deeply. “Alicia is with me now,” Joshua said firmly, standing tall. “You should keep some distance from her,” he advised.


    Caden''sugh was hollow, the amusement not reaching his eyes.


    "You divorced your ex, got engaged to the Green family heiress, and now you''re back with your ex. What a web you''ve woven."


    Joshua kept hisposure and calmly replied, “Alicia hasn''t been able to move on. She has loved me for years. It would be cruel to ignore that.”


    Cadenmented: “Looks like Alice still has a few tricks up her sleeve to keep your attention.”


    Joshua''s expression tightened, his denial evident.


    "I just feel sorry for her," he confessed.


    “So you really care about Lilliana?” Caden asked, a hint of mockery in his voice. “You criticize me for helping Alicia, but you overlook your fiancée''s frequent visits to my office. Quite interesting.”


    Joshua had a matter of business to attend to. “Once Lilliana has the baby, we might consider her going back to work. She had a little slip-up this time. I’ll get her a position at another agency. “You don’t have to worry, Caden.”


    Caden replied indifferently, “Whatever.”


    This exchange only deepened Joshua''s suspicions about Caden''s spiteful motives. He recalled an earlier n, which had been designed solely to cause him financial loss and distress.


    Meanwhile, the outside area was bustling with activity. With his responsibilities at hand, Joshua left, his expression grave.


    On a nearby table, there was a variety of fruits. Caden casually picked a mangosteen.


    As he opened it, Alice sat down beside him.


    “Where did youe from?” Caden asked, looking around.


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