Chapter 141:


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    Caden quietly confirmed, “If you really need help, you could ask him to intervene on your behalf.”


    Joshua felt a tightness in his chest. He was right. Alicia had already approached Caden.


    Understanding Caden''s character, Joshua knew that he would not help Alicia without expecting something in return.


    Hiding his irritation, Joshua sneered, “I don''t need anyone to intervene for me, and it''s too early for you to feel victorious. The oue is not yet decided.”


    "It was just money. The Green family will take care of it," he added, not wanting to acknowledge the loss.


    He had not run out of options.


    With a mocking smile, he asked, "Do you really think spending $300 million on a woman is justified?"


    Caden replied coldly: “It’s a major loss.” Throwing away $300 million would certainly cause a stir.


    However, Alicia had broken her promise. She didn''t cook as she had promised and spent the night at the Yates mansion with Joshua. His ingratitude stung.


    Caden continued, “Don''t worry. If yourpany is in trouble, I can provide you with all the help you need. Just give me the signal.”


    Joshua scoffed, “Dream on. “You don’t control Warrington, Caden.”


    Caden narrowed his eyes. “Oh, I forgot. You''ve already traded your freedom for being part of the Green family. Why would you need my help?”


    Joshua was speechless and ended the call in frustration.


    Caden remained impassive. He put down his phone and continued eating diligently, although Hank watched him from the side.


    Despite every dish, Caden trying seemed uninterested and was on the verge of stopping eating.


    Hank quickly intervened. “Mr. “Ward, please have some more.”


    Caden was unenthusiastic. “Itcks vor. “I’m not hungry.”


    Hank argued, "If you start losing weight, Mrs. Ward will worry and never stop bringing it up."


    Caden''s expression soured. He reluctantly took another bite.


    Hank tried to cheer Caden up on the ride back to thepany by mentioning topics that normally piqued his interest. Caden remained silent.


    Hank, feeling bold, leaned out the window and ventured, “Hey, Miss Bet?”


    Caden raised his eyebrows and looked up. Outside, there were only cars.


    Alice was nowhere to be seen.


    Realizing the disappointment, Caden''s expression grew cold. “Are you risking your job?”


    Hank, with a knowing look, replied, "Mr. Ward, you''re worried about Miss Bet."


    It seemed that finding Alicia was key to restoring Caden''s normal behavior.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Hank understood what he had to do next.


    Realizing that humor was useless, he focused on driving. Unexpectedly, stopping at a red light, Hank saw Alicia crossing the street with Monica. They were deep in conversation,ughing together. Hank turned to Caden excitedly. “Mr. Ward, Miss Bet!”


    Caden, still skeptical, didn''t even look up this time.


    Undeterred, Hank shouted out the window, “Miss Bet!”


    Caden remained silent, his gaze barely raised. He only caught a glimpse of Alicia''s back, which soon disappeared into the crowd.


    The street was too crowded for him to hear Hank''s calls.


    When the light turned green, Hank drove off again. I sighed. “I shouldn''t have lied to you earlier.”


    Caden considered Hank naive.


    His brow furrowed. “What does it matter if he sees me?”


    Hank remained silent. After driving a little further, I stopped the car.


    Leaning down slightly, he said, "Mrs. Bet and herpanion have just entered a pharmacy. Do you think she is hurt or ill?"


    Caden recalled her lively presence earlier that day. “She''s capable. “I doubt a skirmish with ten of them could slow her down.”


    “I still think it''s worth checking out. Wouldn’t you agree, Mr. Ward?” Hank looked at Caden, waiting for an answer.


    Caden kept his expression stoic. “If you''re so worried, you should check it out for yourself.”


    “That was my n, Mr. Ward,” Hank replied.


    Caden remained silent, not adding anything else. Hank then headed inside the pharmacy.


    Inside, Alicia was selecting some medicine for her bruises. Hank, always tactical, “identally” bumped into her and asked nonchntly, “Mrs. Bet, are you hurt?”


    Alice replied politely, "I''ve twisted my ankle. But it''s nothing serious."


    Hank persisted, “Does it hurt a lot?”


    Monica, who recognized Hank as Caden''s assistant from previous encounters, noticed the friendlier demeanor he disyed, which contrasted with Caden''s usual coldness. She began to speak more freely, impressed by his kindness. “Alice was lucky. “It could have been worse for someone else.”


    Hank, feeling ufortable, probed further: “What exactly happened?”


    Monica replied in frustration: “That scoundrel Joshua locked her in a room and she had no choice but to escape through the window.”


    Alicia quickly covered Monica''s mouth, her voice a low warning. "Not here, Monica."


    Hank opened his eyes in surprise. He didn''t expect Joshua to be involved in the incident the day before. Could it be rted to Caden''s anger?


    Monica remained silent and Alicia turned to Hank. “Are you here to buy something?”


    Hank, regaining hisposure, acknowledged. “Yes, I need to pick up some digestive pills for Mr. Ward. “I have overindulged this afternoon.”


    The mention of Caden''s name visibly upset Alicia.


    "He asked for it," shemented abruptly.


    Hank was speechless, unsure of how to continue the conversation.


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