Chapter 1053:
As Caden finally allowed himself to relax, the car started moving. But just as he did, Marlon emerged from the shadows, pulling his new fling back again. She cried and pleaded, swearing her innocence.
Unlike Caden, Marlon wasn’t interested in being merciful. He resorted to brutal methods, forcing the woman to reveal everything Caden had asked. She spilled the entire story without hesitation.
As Marlon listened, his mind started piecing everything together. Caden and Corey didn’t get along, so why would Caden ask about a bodyguard?
Later that evening, after dinner, Caden returned to his hotel. He dialed Alicia’s number, swiping his card to enter the room. But as soon as he stepped inside, he froze. The sharp, unmistakable smell of blood hit him like a wave.
Taking a step back, he used the hallway light to confirm his worst fear. The woman they had questioned earlier was sprawled on the carpet, her eyes wide and unblinking, staring directly at him. Fresh blood pooled around her, the crimson stain even reaching the tips of his shoes.
The silence on the phone line piqued Alicia’s curiosity. “Caden? Is the signal bad?”
Caden’s face darkened, but his voice remained eerily calm. “No, I just arrived at the room. I’ll call you back after a shower.”
Alicia, sensing something was off, replied softly, “Okay, I won’t call too late.”
Caden kissed the phone screen before he responded, his words low and tender. “Love you, honey.”
Alicia hung up the phone, a smile tugging at her lips from Caden’s sweet words.
Caden pocketed his phone and motioned for his bodyguard to come over. He knew exactly who was responsible for the situation but deliberately chose not to engage the legal authorities of Terriland. Involving them would only complicate matters and delay his return.
After disposing of the body, Caden checked into a different hotel and took a long shower.
Not long after, Marlon called. His voice deceptively calm, he said, “Mr. Ward, if you fancied my girl, you could have simply told me. Why resort to kidnapping her behind my back?”
Caden swirled the wine in his glass and replied with a nonchalant drawl, “Didn’t my team notify you beforehand?”
Marlon’s voice was skeptical. “Is that so? Then perhaps I misunderstood, Mr. Ward. Since you’re interested, it doesn’t really matter. I’ve sent her to your room personally. Have you seen her? Do you like her?” Through the phone, Caden could feel the seething rage in Marlon’s words. His tone was tight, his words grinding out as if through clenched teeth.
Caden hadn’t expected Marlon to attach such importance to his flings. Years ago, Marlon’s cherished Candy Becker had been killed to frame Yolanda. The bitterness lingered. But all Marlon could do now was make empty threats.
Caden disregarded Marlon completely and scoffed. “Not in the least. Your taste is as dreadful as ever.”noveldrama
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