Chapter 389:


    Ciara then noticed that each dessert was a different color, indicating a variety of vors.


    She set aside the honey and peanut ones.


    Those were Caden’s favorites.


    During lunchtime, Caden was meeting with an important author.


    Gerry had been keen to obtain the rights to a popr novel from this author, and Caden sessfully managed the deal over lunch.


    Once the meeting concluded, he went directly back to Joy Mansion.


    The maid heard him arrive and greeted him cheerfully, “Mr.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Ward, you’re back.”


    As Caden walked in, he caught the scent of food from the dining room.


    They were already eating.


    Alicia nced over instinctively.


    Their eyes met.


    Ciara said sarcastically, “Oh, you’re back already? You had an early lunch, didn’t you?”


    Caden was left speechless.


    He had previously sulked on the phone with Ciara, insisting that he would dine out.


    But in reality, he hadn’t eaten anything during the meeting, having saved his appetite to dine with Alicia, so he hurried back.


    He was sensitive about such matters, and even though he hadn’t eaten, he needed to keep up appearances.


    “Look at the time.


    It’s nearly afternoon.


    You eat sote.”


    Ciara scoffed at his stubbornness.


    The maid smiled and said, “Mr.


    Ward, have you had anything to eat? If not, I can set another ce for you.”


    Caden, maintaining a serious expression, seized the moment.


    “Since you insist, I suppose I’ll join Grandma for a while.”


    Ciara was at a loss for words.


    Could Caden be any more stubborn?


    Caden took a seat next to Alicia.


    The table wasrge, hosting only the three of them.


    The spacing between Alicia and Caden was just right.


    Alicia maintained the decorum of a guest, eating elegantly and quietly.


    Her beauty was unquestionable.


    He stole nces at her repeatedly, and his irritation slowly faded.


    By the time he looked her way a third time, Ciara coughed.


    “Is there something on her face? Why do you keep staring at her?”


    Caden slowly looked away and began to eat.


    His hunger was intense, especially sitting next to Alicia, which boosted his appetite significantly.


    During the meal, he served food onto Alicia’s te.


    With Ciara watching, Alicia could not decline and ate everything offered.


    Ciara then spoke about Ray.


    She knew Ray was sick and feltpassion for him, so she proposed letting him stay at Joy Mansion to recover.


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