Chapter 858:
Alicia exhaled deeply, feeling overwhelmed. After the driver finished unloading, she handed him a tip.
“Is there another brand like Blizzard Group known for secure smart furniture in Warrington?” she inquired.
The driver pondered for a moment before replying, “You might check Starfield Tech. They’re second to Blizzard Group and pride themselves on their security.”
That evening, Alicia explored her options further. As the new housekeeper served her a nourishing soup, she said, “Ms. Bennett, I’m off for the day.” Alicia nodded with a smile. “Okay.”
Feeling reassured, she placed an order with Starfield Tech, and the following day, they installed new locks.
Yet, when she arrived home that evening, she was shocked to find Caden emerging from the bathroom, his muscular frame dotted with water droplets. Alicia froze at the doorway.
Caden caught her gaze. “You’re back. I was just trying out the massage bed. Have you tried it yet?”
Alicia, utterly bewildered, asked, “How did you get in?” Caden looked towards the door lock.
“I reset the system and used the default code.”
Frustration clouded Alicia’s expression. “But Starfield Tech assured me their locks were absolutely secure…”
With a chuckle and a raised eyebrow, Caden replied, “Did Starfield Tech mention that I designed their lock?”noveldrama
Speechless, Alicia watched as Caden approached the massage bed. His attention then shifted to a small box on a nearby chair, adorned with a dolphin drawing. He picked it up.
“Is this for Ray? His birthday is coming up. I didn’t think you’d remember.”
Before he could continue, Alicia rushed over and said,
Caden squinted and instinctively raised his arm as she lunged to grab the box.
Alicia’s cheeks reddened in the struggle. “This is mine. Who said you could take it? Give it back, Caden!”
Seeing her so flustered, Caden’s curiosity piqued, and his thoughts took a mischievous turn. He flipped the box over to glance at the toy’s instructions.
A smirk played across his lips. “Ah, so it’s meant for personal enjoyment.”
His smile persisted, but his tone turned cool. “What, planning to use this instead of my mouth?”
Alicia, her face flushed with anger and embarrassment, ceased her attempts to snatch the box. Standing resolute, she spoke seriously. “Caden, give it back to me!” Real anger could be more potent than any physical struggle.
Caden didn’t want to upset her. He was prepared to return it but wasn’t ready to let her walk away.
Alicia struggled. “Let go of me!”
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