Chapter 426:


    Both Vince and Kasumi were momentarily stunned.


    Her? That wasn’t what they had expected.


    Shouldn’t it have been Caden who made the decision?


    Vince was the first to recover, turning to Caden with a forced smile.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    “Mr.


    Ward, perhaps I misunderstood.”


    Caden met his gaze coolly.


    “What part was unclear?”


    Vince forced a strained smile.


    In fact, he knew exactly what Alicia and Caden meant.


    But he couldn’t understand why Caden would side with Alicia.


    Unwilling to give up, Vince exined further, “Yourpany previously gave me positive feedback on our product and indicated interest in further discussion.


    That’s why I came today, hoping to talk about a potential coboration, Mr.


    Ward.”


    Caden replied calmly, “Ms.


    Bet is new to the industry and asked me to help her evaluate products.


    I rmended Watts Group out of respect for you, but unfortunately, we’re not impressed with the quality.”


    Vince’s gaze shifted to Alicia, clearly hoping for a chance.


    “I see.


    So, Ms.


    Bet, are you interested in working with us?”


    Alicia nodded politely.


    Vince’s eyes brightened.


    “Ms.


    Bet, would you mind sharing what you found unsatisfactory about the product?”


    At this, Kasumi shifted ufortably, unable to hold back her frustration.


    “Dad, she’s doing this on purpose! She has a grudge against me and is trying to ruin the—”


    Vince’s eyes widened in shock.


    Unsure of what had happened between them, he quickly covered Kasumi’s mouth, casting a worried nce at Caden.


    Not wanting Caden to make a scene, Alicia gently tugged him away from the situation.


    Shortly afterward, Kasumi learned that Alicia had partnered with another brand without hesitation.


    Her first attempt at crossing Alicia had backfired, and her family had scolded her for jeopardizing the partnership.


    Frustrated and with no one else to turn to, she called Ynda, who was in Devarlton, and tearfully recounted the events to her.


    Since herst mistake, Ynda had be more cautious, asionally trying to keep tabs on Caden’s personal life.


    However, he was so discreet that she rarely learned anything significant.


    Now, hearing from Kasumi that Caden had openly supported Alicia—introducing her to the tech industry—was a blow.


    It was an unprecedented disy of affection on his part.


    “He actually stood by Alicia, helping her select products to invest in,” Kasumiined.


    “But that’s not all.


    Can you believe he’s even cut ties with my dad because of her? My dad is highly sought after! What does Alicia have that’s so special?”


    As she listened, Ynda’s expression grew colder with each word.


    Kasumi was criticizing Alicia, but Ynda couldn’t ignore the difort those words caused her.


    All these months, with no news, and suddenly, Caden and Alicia had reached this level of intimacy.


    A pang of sorrow hit Ynda deeply.


    “What else has he done?” Ynda asked, her voice tight.


    Kasumi raised an eyebrow.


    “Isn’t that enough? What’s next? Proposing to her on the spot?”


    “Enough! Just stop talking,” Ynda snapped, her voice sharp.


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