Chapter 526:


    A momentter, Benedict came downstairs.


    “Why do you always push so hard? You could’ve led an easier life without that woman,” he chided his nephew.


    Caden opened his eyes and nced at Benedict, remembering the message Jasmine had sent him.


    Instead of responding to Benedict’s question, Caden asked, “What did Alicia do wrong? Why did you have to berate her right after returning from abroad?”


    Benedict scowled.


    “What’s that supposed to mean? Are you trying to pin this on me?”


    Physically and mentally drained, Caden struggled to maintain his patience.


    Even around his family, his tone was curt.


    “If you’ve got an issue, take it up with me.


    Picking on a woman doesn’t prove your strength.” Without waiting for a response, he turned toward the master bedroom.


    “I’m checking on Grandma first.


    Tomorrow, I’ll bring Alicia back for dinner.


    Uncle Benedict, you can host us.”


    Benedict’s frustration mounted as he ced his hands on his hips and began pacing.


    Caden’s stubbornness reminded him of his mother at that age.


    After confirming Ciara’s condition was improving, Caden picked up his coat, ready to head back to his apartment.


    Unwilling to let him leave, Benedict stopped him.


    “And the video of your mother—how’s that being handled?”


    “Ynda doesn’t have a backup.


    I had hackers take care of the rest,” Caden replied indifferently.


    Benedict exhaled in relief but couldn’t resist scolding him.


    “If you hadn’t gone to Terrnd, fooling around with Alicia, none of this would have happened, and your grandmother wouldn’t have fallen ill.”


    Caden bristled at his uncle’s misced me on Alicia.


    “I was in Terrnd for business,” he said tightly.


    “I was set to return today, but Alicia needed help with some issues back home, so she came to find me.


    That’s ‘fooling around’ to you?” He took a breath before adding, “And as for the video, I didn’t expect the Moss family to stoop that low.


    None of us saw iting.”


    Benedict was momentarily speechless.


    Caden continued, “And yes, the drone fireworks were my idea to impress Alicia.


    Are you nning to meddle in my personal life too? You must have a lot of free time.”


    Benedict flushed with barely contained anger.


    Seeing Caden head toward the door, Benedict tried once more.


    “Where are you off to at this hour?”


    “I have my own ce, Uncle Benedict.


    No need to worry.” Caden’s tone was firm as he kept walking.


    Feeling the conversation slipping away, Benedict called after him, “What about Ynda? How are you handling her?”


    “We’ll address it tomorrow,” Caden replied without breaking stride.


    “It’s a simple answer.


    Why wait?” Benedict pushed, exasperation creeping into his voice.


    “It’s just a woman.


    Surely you can go a night without seeing Alicia.”


    Caden’s expression hardened.


    “I said tomorrow because Ynda’s still dealing with the consequences.” Benedict blinked, realizing Caden hadn’t let Ynda off easily this time.


    His frustration red.


    “You’re bold, Caden, taking on the Moss family like this.”


    Caden gave him a long, steady look.


    “Uncle, I’m past the age for your lectures.”


    With that, he nced briefly at Jasmine and made his way out of the vi.


    Benedict shouted after him, “Caden, get back here!” But Jasmine quickly intervened, pulling Benedict back to his room by force.


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