?<strong>Chapter 986:</strong>


    As Gemma and Pierre walked, a slight gap between them, her hair brushed against his arm when she shook her head. Moreover, her small bag was draped over Pierre’s shoulder, hinting at a close rtionship.


    “Be careful with your words when Gemma is around,” Corey suddenly interjected, his tone icy.


    Caden shifted his gaze back to Corey, smiling ambiguously. Corey scowled, visibly annoyed. “What’s so funny?”


    “Why should I heed your advice?” Caden retorted.


    Corey’s expression hardened. “At least your wife appreciates Gemma. If Gemma takes a dislike to you, you’ll face the repercussions.”


    Caden scoffed. “Do I look like someone who fears his wife?”


    Corey’s gaze drifted to a yful trinket dangling from Caden’s beach shorts—a cartoonish girl resembling Alicia, with a hairpin that read “Lucky.”


    Discreetly, Caden shifted the toy out of view, maintaining his nonchnt and defiant air.


    Corey opted for a lighter approach. “That little trinket is quite charming. Where did you get it? I might want one…”


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    Corey almost said something less appropriate but caught himself, mindful of Gemma’s presence. Not wanting to stir up any trouble that might affect Gemma, Corey held back. Caden, relishing Corey’s irritation, dismissed him casually. “Get some rest, Mr. Hampton. You’re not worth my time tonight.”


    As Caden walked away, Corey called out nonchntly, “Aren’t you curious why I’m here in Averibon?”


    “Not in the slightest,” Caden shot back. “I’ll figure it out.” And if something was off, he’d ensure Corey regretted it.


    Caden had reserved an aquarium-themed suite. A massive wall transformed into an aquatic scene, filled with various marine life—a splurge by Alicia for their enjoyment. Yet, as soon as they entered, Caden, ever impatient, pressed her against the aquarium and entered her from behind.


    The small, colorful fish, attracted by the disturbance, gathered close.


    Alicia, flustered, pushed against his arm. “Must there always be an audience when we have sex? You weirdo!”


    Caden, seizing her wrist yfully, intensified his approach. Alicia, half-joking, half-concerned, pleaded, “Be careful. Don’t break the aquarium.”


    Caught up in the moment, Cadenughed. “You think I’m that strong?” As he spoke, his actions grew more intense, giving her scarcely a moment to catch her breath.


    His breathing was ragged, as he drew close, pressing kisses upon her lips.


    Alicia, elusive as the fish they watched, slipped from his grasp each time their lips met.


    Undeterred, Caden continued his yful pursuit. Their closeness was relentless, as inseparable as two parts of a whole.


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