?Chapter 282:


    "Miss Bet, I look forward to our possible cooperation."


    Just as Alice was about to shake his hand, Caden''s icy tone cut her off.


    "If you''re so interested in coboration, perhaps you''d be interested in working with me?"


    They both turned their heads.


    Caden approached with determined steps.


    He took Alice''s arm and gently pulled her away, moving her a little away from the man.


    With Caden''s presence, the atmosphere changed.


    The man''s demeanor became noticeably more reserved.


    "Mr.


    Ward, have you finished your business?"


    Caden smiled.


    “I seem to have arrived at an inopportune time.


    My apologies if I have interrupted your flirtation.”


    Alicia stood behind Caden, gritting her teeth.


    Caden''s words were sharp enough to cut ss.


    He''s a pain, she thought.


    Sensing the intensity of Caden’s presence, the man apologized.


    “I’m sorry, Mr.


    Ward.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.


    Miss Bet is so captivating that I was forced to offer her the gem to gain her favor.”


    Alice said, "The gem is mine.


    I will pay for it now."


    Caden said slowly, “I’ve already paid for it.”


    Alice paused.


    She looked at him, bewildered.


    Caden, however, was focused on the man in front of him.


    “The ne only cost three million dors to produce.


    Has the bar for impressing women fallen that low?” Caden’s smile was disdainful.


    “Maybe you want to use those two hundred million dors to woo someone less expensive.”


    Alice was speechless.


    Caden''s sharp tongue always caught her off guard.


    It was surprising that he hadn''t been killed by women yet.


    The man, sophisticated enough to take Caden''s hint, chose to leave discreetly to avoid further confrontation.


    Caden turned to Alicia.


    He said sarcastically, “Looks like you have quite a few admirers.


    Did he touch you before I arrived?”


    Alice frowned.


    “Did you pay for it?”


    Caden replied, “Yes.


    I had the ne brought to my car.


    If you want it,e with me to pick it up.”


    Alice asked irritably, "Why did you pay for something I bid on? What were you thinking?"