Chapter 193:


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    Alicia lowered her head slightly, murmuring, “It’s okay.” In bed, Caden was the epitome of a gentleman—intense but considerate, always ensuring herfort.


    She was really impressed.


    Monica noticed him blushing andughing. “If he’s so attentive in bed, he must have feelings for you.”


    Alicia was surprised and quickly shook her head. Their rtionship had never entered into the romantic realm, it was strictly physical.


    "Why else would I continue supporting you?" Monica asked.


    "We have an agreement," Alice replied.


    “But Joshua is no longer in the picture,” Monica pointed out. “Remember how Caden kissed you drunk? “I doubt he sees you as just a business partner,” Monica challenged.


    Alice felt insecure.


    Was Monica right?


    Did Caden have deeper feelings for her?


    Monica became more animated. “I can''t stand this. “I need to find a handsome guy to live up my evening.”


    Alice agreed. “Try to find someone with experience but who is still a virgin,” she suggested.


    “Forget it. Finding a virgin these days is harder than finding an alien,” Monica sighed.


    After dinner, they went shopping. Shortly after, Monica''s phone rang with a call from theb.


    "Have you taken out any medicine? Someone is making things difficult for me."


    Monica stepped away and whispered, "I''ll be right back to exin everything to you."Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Alice expressed her concern. “Is everything okay?”


    Trying not to rm Alice, Monica downyed the situation. “It''s just a small problem with my coursework. “My professor is expecting me.”


    The exnation worked well, and Alice suspected that nothing was wrong.


    Alicia pulled out her phone. “I’ll call you a taxi.”


    After Monica left, Alice decided to visit Caden''spany. As she turned to leave, she noticed a man''s scarf in a shop window.


    The simple design and elegant color of the scarf immediately made her think of Caden, who rarely wore a scarf despite the cold Warrington winters.


    On impulse, she bought the scarf.


    Upon arriving at thepany, Alicia found Caden busy in a meeting.


    Hank approached her with a cheerful air. “Miss Bet, are you here to dine with Mr. Ward?”


    Alice smiled, shaking her head. “No, I came for something else.”


    “The product details are on Mr. Ward''s desk. He''ll be busy for a while. “Why don’t you wait there?” Hank suggested.


    Alice agreed.


    Aware of the sensitivity of the information, she asked, “Is it okay if I use Caden’sputer?”


    “Of course,” Hank replied without hesitation, as the investment in product development was primarily for Alicia.


    Calmly, Alice entered the office to ess the product file.


    He sat down and began to make several adjustments.


    Half an hour passed quickly.


    Alicia looked towards the door, but there was still no sign of Caden.


    Holding the scarf, she allowed herself to smile, thinking about giving it to him. They rarely exchanged gifts despite their numerous intimate moments.


    Surprisingly, she felt more nervous about this gesture than any of their previous encounters.


    Determined to give him a subtle surprise, she decided to hide the handkerchief in a ce where he could easily find it. She opened a drawer to ce it inside, but her attention was caught by a documentbeled “Health Report.”


    Driven by curiosity, she couldn''t resist picking it up to read it.


    The report detailed Caden''s health, stating that he was in good condition and his illness was under control.


    Flipping through the pages, she read about the specific nature of her illness, her treatment program, and the extensive medical advice provided.


    Her expression hardened as she took in the information. She had never heard of such an unusual illness, which exined certain aspects of his behavior that had puzzled her.


    The report also mentioned that Caden had stopped taking his medication months ago, which coincided with improvements during the times they had been intimate.


    Realizing that the dates coincided with their meetings, he felt a chill.


    She realized that Caden''s methodical rtionship with her, the sudden business opportunities, and his persistent attention were not mere coincidences, but were motivated by her health needs.


    She was the involuntary solution to his medical problem, nothing more.


    A deep sense of betrayal washed over her. She carefully put the report back into the drawer, her heart sinking at the realization. A deep sadness washed over her, as if her heart had been pierced, leaving a cold emptiness.


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