Chapter 404:


    The man’s irritation was clear.


    “What are you implying?”


    Alicia was about to respond, but suddenly, amanding voice came from behind her.


    “Exactly what she said.


    Is that so hard to understand?”


    Startled, Alicia turned around.


    It was Caden.


    He stood there in a ck shirt, his presence imposing.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    As he spoke, he had already approached from behind, his tall figure casting a shadow over her.


    The man recognized Caden immediately and froze, taken aback.


    Seeing Caden stand up for Alicia, the man quickly realized his mistake.


    His voice trembled as he addressed him.


    “Mr.


    Ward…”


    Caden’s response was cold and detached.


    “You recognize me? Am I qualified to touch this screen?”


    The man visibly shook, clearly rattled.


    “Mr.


    Ward, I didn’t realize she was your…”


    “My what? Did she say anything about me beforeing in?” Caden interrupted, his tone sharp.


    The room was filled with influential figures.


    Alicia had earned her ce among them purely on her own merits.


    As the tension escted, the man looked like he might break into tears.


    Thankfully, the event organizer stepped in at that moment.


    “Mr.


    Ward! Mr.


    Ward…” The organizer hurried over, trying to defuse the situation.


    “I apologize for the poor service.


    Please don’t be upset.


    We’ve been understaffed recently, and this person was mistakenly hired.


    He will be let go immediately!”


    Caden’s attention shifted to the high-end screen on disy.


    He turned to Alicia and asked, “Do you like it?”


    Understanding his intentions, Alicia responded without hesitation, “No.


    Don’t buy it.”


    Caden then turned to the organizer.


    “Is it for sale?”


    The organizer’s face stiffened.


    “There’s no need to buy it.


    It’s a gift for you, Mr.


    Ward.


    We’ll have it delivered to your headquarters in Warrington.”


    Alicia was taken aback.


    As the capitalistic giant at the top of the pyramid, Caden’s actions were no different from those of a self-serving rogue.


    Caden scribbled an address for the organizer.


    “Send it here.


    It’s for my pet to watch cartoons.” He handed over the address to his apartment.


    Alicia was left speechless once again.


    Caden was acting unreasonably.


    Yet, in this situation, Alicia couldn’t afford to lose herposure.


    Once they were outside, she lowered her voice and asked, “Why did you spend so much on that?”


    Caden raised an eyebrow.


    “It’s my money, Ms.


    Bet.


    There’s no need for you to be concerned.”


    Alicia couldn’te up with a retort.


    He was right.


    Besides, he had bought it for his pet.


    His reasoning was wless, leaving her no opportunity to argue.


    An awkward silence followed.


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