Chapter 410:

“Do you need something, Mr.

Langstaff?”

“It’s rainy, so I brought you a coat,” Blake said quietly.

“It’s supposed to be colder tomorrow.

I thought you might want it when you go out.”

“Thank you, but I’m already prepared with warm clothing,” Alicia replied, her voice polite but decisive.

Blake, understanding her polite rejection, added, “I’ve already bought it.

Should I keep it, or would you like it now?”

After a moment’s hesitation, Alicia answered, “Keep it with you for now, thank you.”

Silence returned outside.

Just a door away, Blake rubbed his nose in resignation and glanced at Caden, who leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, wearing a mocking, arrogant expression.

They had bumped into each other just minutes ago.

Noticing the coat in Blake’s hands, Caden understood his intentions, and they made a bet on whether Alicia would open the door.

Blake ended up losing the bet quite embarrassingly.

“It’s normal to get turned down,” Blake whispered to himself.

“Especially at this hour.

It’s understandable that she’d be cautious.”

Caden responded coldly, “You work for her.

What’s risky about handing over a coat?”

“She’s always cautious.”

“So cautious that she won’t even glance your way?” Blake found himself at a loss for words.

“You’re so childish, Caden.”

Blake felt foolish for making a bet with Caden.

Did Caden believe he had a better chance with Alicia? Blake sneered, “Why don’t you try knocking and see if she lets you in?”

Caden was certain she wouldn’t open the door for him either, but he wouldn’t give Blake the satisfaction of mocking him.

“I don’t need to knock to enter.”

Blake looked at him incredulously.

“Do you think I’m a…”

Caden pulled out a room key card.

Blake was stunned.

Realizing Caden had the card, he was astounded.

“Is this how you chase women? It’s completely unethical and primitive.”Belonging to .

Caden toyed with the key card in his hand and smirked.

“She likes guys like me, rough around the edges.”

He straightened up, adopting a serious expression, and knocked on the door.

Blake stood still, eager to see if Alicia would respond.

“Who is it?” Alicia’s voice was muffled from inside.

“Caden.”

“Go away.”

Blake couldn’t help but smirk, throwing a mocking glance at Caden.

Unfazed, Caden replied, “Teasing can be a form of affection.

Has she ever told you to leave?”

Blake was taken aback.

Caden’s cheeky response made him pause.

He admitted defeat gracefully.

Deciding not to meddle further, Blake started to walk away but stopped, turning back to ask, “Do you act differently with Alicia than you do with me?”

Caden’s stare was cold.

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