Chapter 889:
Caden opened an umbrella and ushered her under it, keeping it tilted to mostly shield her, resulting in his shoulder getting soaked.
Silently, Alicia adjusted the umbrella to cover him more evenly.
“I don’t mind getting wet,” Caden remarked casually. “No need to worry about me.”
Alicia’s face remained impassive. “I know you’ve been indulging in those sappy romance films lately, but try to be practical. This umbrella could easily cover three people. Why tilt it so dramatically? Are you saving space for an imaginary friend?”
Caden fell awkwardly silent.
“Oh, right.” He corrected his hold, positioning the umbrella to cover them both adequately.
But how did she guess about his recent movie habits? As the umbrella shifted, Alicia spotted a figure at the entrance.
Before she could discern who it was, the figure hurried over and dropped to the ground before Caden with a heavy thud.noveldrama
Alicia jumped slightly.
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Lucilla clung to Caden’s pant leg. “Caden, please, I need your help,” she implored.
She was scantily clad for the weather, soaked from the rain, her face pale from the chill, and her voice shaking. Yet, her hold was desperate and determined.
Caden detached her hand firmly and continued walking, with Alicia beside him.
Alicia furrowed her brow. “Aren’t you going to help her?”
Caden’s face remained stoic. “I can’t. Given the track record of the Kelly family, my efforts are better spent on legitimate charities.”
They made their way into the revolving door quickly. Through the glass, Alicia caught one last glimpse of Lucilla being escorted away by security.
Perhaps it was their shared womanhood, but a twinge of sympathy for Lucilla stirred in Alicia. She asked, “How much money does she need?”
Caden didn’t flinch as he lied. “She’s not after money; she’s after someone.”
Alicia was taken aback. “Who?”
“Me.”
Alicia’s lips twitched involuntarily.
Caden explained further. “Yvonne orchestrated this, hoping Lucilla would use me to ascend socially, seeing me as nothing more than an ATM. If I were to assist her, wouldn’t I just be playing into their hands?”
Alicia understood Yvonne’s motives, so she didn’t question Caden’s explanation. Still, hearing it from him felt strange. She looked back at Lucilla, understanding the source of her unease.
Lucilla appeared desperate, her determination clear. There was no sign that she harbored any interest in Caden. Yet, it wouldn’t be entirely accurate to say that Caden was overly sentimental, as Lucilla had shown interest before.
Deciding to set aside the confusing matter, Alicia said, “Let’s first check on the experiment.”
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