Chapter 395:

She took her time explaining, detailing the surprising encounter she had with Ray.

Blake’s expression shifted swiftly from shock to a delighted grin, traces of disbelief still lingering.

Alicia, sensing his immense joy, softly reassured him, “You don’t need to worry.

Ray is absolutely fine.

He’s safe and currently staying at Joy Mansion.”

Relief washed over Blake like a wave, leaving him in an emotional state where he wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry.

Filled with excitement, he grabbed her hand impulsively.

“I can’t thank you enough, Ms.

Bennett.”

Alicia, startled for a moment by his sudden gesture, froze.

She instinctively tried to pull her hand away but paused.

“It was really just luck that I bumped into him,” she said humbly.

“You really don’t have to thank me.”

Blake’s expression shifted once again as he looked at her.

It dawned on him that she wasn’t just beautiful, but she carried herself with such ease and success, exuding a quiet allure.

Having been helped with something so significant, Blake felt an unexpected warmth spreading through him, sparking feelings he hadn’t anticipated.

After a brief pause, Blake realized he might have overstepped, prompting him to quickly release her hand.

“I’m sorry,” he said, forcing an awkward smile.

“I was just so overcome with happiness that I lost control for a second,” he explained honestly.

Alicia gently shook her head, letting him know it wasn’t a problem at all.

With the major issue now behind him, Blake felt a wave of ease settle over him.

As they ate together, their conversation effortlessly shifted to art and future trends, the flow of words feeling natural.Belonging to .

He found himself laughing out loud several times during their chat.

His laughter caught the attention of Gerry, who was seated just a few meters away.

When Gerry glanced over, his eyes widened in surprise as he immediately recognized Blake.

To see Blake laughing so freely with Alicia genuinely shocked him.

How could this be happening?

They barely knew each other.

Was this a business deal, or was it something more?

Why were they sitting down for a meal, just the two of them?

Without a second thought, Gerry pulled out his phone and snapped a quick photo of the pair.

He swiftly texted Caden, writing, “What’s going on? Your woman is about to be swept away!”

Caden responded with confusion, “What?”

Gerry promptly forwarded the photo to him.

He had captured the moment beautifully.

In the image, Alicia was smiling brightly at Blake, the soft lighting highlighting her features and suggesting a genuine warmth between them.

As for Blake, his gaze needed no careful angle to convey his feelings.

It was clear from his expression that he admired Alicia.

From the photograph alone, it was evident that his eyes were filled with admiration for her.

Caden’s expression gradually grew colder as he stared at the photo.

He had asked Ray to extend an invitation for Alicia to join him for dinner that very evening, only to learn that she had turned Ray down.

He assumed she must have had an appointment with a client.

What he hadn’t expected was for her dinner to be with Blake.

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