Chapter 337:

“My driver’s already left with the car.

Ms.

Bennett, since you’re heading in my direction, could you give me a ride?” he asked.

Alicia looked annoyed.

What was his deal? Hadn’t they settled this already? Why was he behaving like this again? It hadn’t even been twenty days.

She was aware of her lingering feelings for him and knew she couldn’t stay around him for long.

She made up an excuse.

“I’m not going your way.Property © of .

I have other stops to make.”

“Just drop me off anywhere in the city.”

With that, he casually switched on the news channel.

Alicia opened her mouth to say something, but he interrupted her.

“My grandmother is one of your best clients.

Can’t you do me this small favor?”

Alicia was left speechless.

She silently cursed him in her thoughts.

Caden’s lips curled into a slight smile, as if he understood.

“Don’t worry.

This is the last time I’ll ask for your help.

Next time I encounter you, Ms.

Bennett, I’ll make sure to keep my distance.”

Alicia responded coldly, “Buckle up!”

As they drove off, Alicia’s thoughts lingered on the bouquet she had seen at the grave, leaving her with mixed emotions.

“Why did you bring flowers to my mom’s grave?” Caden casually toyed with the feather pendant hanging in front of him.

“I happened to be nearby, so I stopped to pay my respects.”

Alicia tightened her lips.

“Next time, don’t.”

Her message was clear to Caden: she found such actions unnecessary and didn’t want them repeated.

He remained silent.

As they neared a corner, Alicia slowed the car and steered around it.

Suddenly, someone ran in front of the car, striking it with a loud thud.

Alicia was momentarily shocked, but quickly exited the car to investigate.

Feeling uneasy, Caden also stepped out.

Just then, the person on the ground pulled out a bottle and aimed it straight at Alicia’s face!

“Alicia!”

Caden lunged toward her with a low growl, not hesitating for a moment.

He moved faster than the liquid spilling out, wrapping Alicia in his arms just in time to shield her.

A sizzling sound filled the air as the liquid splattered onto Caden, scorching through his clothes with a terrifying hiss.

Alicia stood frozen.

It was acid!

A sharp, stinging smell filled the air, jolting Alicia’s senses.

In an instant, she snapped back to reality.

She and Caden rolled to the side, away from the immediate danger.

Her heart raced as she checked his injuries with anxious urgency.

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