?Chapter 257:


    Their conversation soon turned to business.


    Dorian took the card, trying to be polite.


    “I’ll stop by when I can.”


    Alicia nodded and entered the elevator.


    As he left, Dorian looked at the card in his hand.


    Caden had mentioned that he thought it was not the right time to reveal his rtionship with Alicia.


    This indicated that he was not ready to take any responsibility.


    Dorian found himself pondering the situation.


    Caden didn''t want to be with Ynda, but he still supported her.


    However, what would happen to Alicia?


    Alicia had no parents.


    If Caden turned his back on her, who would be by her side?


    Once Alice finished her work, she texted Gerry to see if he wanted to join her for dinner.


    They had be friends and it was normal for them to eat together.


    However, the choice of a particrly luxurious restaurant made Gerry a little wary.


    He called her over and asked, "Is it just going to be the two of us?"


    Alice replied, "Yes, Mr.


    Hopkins.


    If you don''t like it, I can go and get you."


    Gerry replied: “No way.


    I haven’t had enough fun with my new car yet.


    I’ll pick you up instead.”


    “Sounds good to me,” Alice replied.


    “Do you have any particr cravings? I can ask the restaurant to prepare them in advance.”


    Then something dawned on Gerry.


    Alicia must have had a question for him.


    Although she was with Caden, she hadn''t asked him for help, which suggested that the situation might be moreplicated than it seemed.


    Gerry felt a sense of unease.


    He decided to bring Cliff with him, even though Cliff was tied up at the time.


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    Cliff''s face naturally wore a serious expression, and his muscr build was reminiscent of a retired soldier.


    His thick, sharp eyebrows contributed to his intimidating presence, which could easily calm a room.


    He was in stark contrast to Gerry, who sat beside him, carefree and yful.


    Alice felt a little surprised by the arrival of a new acquaintance and became more reserved.


    The questions that were crowding her mind remained silent, no matter how much she wanted to express them.


    Finally, Gerry broke the silence.


    “Alice, is there something you want to ask me?”


    Alicia felt a hint of shyness.


    “You grew up with Caden.


    I’d like to know more about his childhood.”


    Gerry looked surprised.


    “Are you asking me how many girlfriends he’s had?”


    “No,” Alice replied with a smile.Owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    “I want to know what his life was like before he was seven.”


    Gerry looked confused.


    Before Caden turned seven? That was ages ago.


    By then, Shelia hadn’t shown up with her illegitimate son, and Jerald had managed to y the role of a good father and husband quite well.


    Back then, the family of three had enjoyed a harmonious and loving existence.


    It was the happiest time of Caden’s life.