Chapter 402:
Alicia couldn’t figure out who they were, but the simple fact that they were able to send documents to Caden suggested they held considerable influence.
She hesitated for a moment, caught in uncertainty.
Caden sent another message, “If you’re busy with something, I can take care of it for you.
It really isn’t a big deal.”
Alicia disagreed entirely with that notion.
While, in truth, it wasn’t a major issue considering his abilities, allowing him to help would only complicate their already delicate relationship further.
From the moment Caden had sent her the picture, Alicia realized she had unwittingly played into his hands.
He knew exactly what mattered most to her.
Eventually, she conceded to his request and set a location for their meeting.
Although she was on a business trip, she found herself in a nearby city, not too far from where Caden was.
He booked a restaurant more convenient for her and made his way there.
He texted, “I’ll arrive in an hour,” and then sent her his location details.
This marked the first time Alicia shared her location with Caden.
As she observed the small green dot representing Caden on her screen slowly getting closer to her dot, she began to ponder the implications.
Over the past few months, despite their complicated relationship and infrequent meetings, Caden’s influence had felt omnipresent.
He had deliberately courted her attention, and she found it impossible to ignore him.
Had she allowed her heart to soften toward him? As time passed, the intense emotions that had once brought her to tears had considerably faded.
Yet, a wound remained—one that time could never heal.
She realized she would always find it impossible to capture Caden’s heart.
She concluded that his sudden, impulsive interest in her was merely because she remained a novelty in his eyes.
“Ms.
Bennett, the event is about to begin,” Blake announced unexpectedly.
Alicia jolted back to reality and quickly tucked her phone away.
“Alright, I’m ready.”
She had an entire hour at her disposal, and she knew she could accomplish a lot in that time.
They were at an innovative technology expo, showcasing prominent figures from the industry, and Alicia was eager to take the opportunity to expand her knowledge.
Blake remarked, “I’ve noticed you’ve been keeping tabs on developments in this field.
Are you considering making an investment?”
Alicia shook her head in response.
“I’m just browsing for now.”Property © of .
As they entered the venue, she realized there were always individuals more accomplished than she was, and innovations far beyond her imagination.
The stunning display of technological products from various countries boasted capabilities that left her in awe.
Blake couldn’t help but express his admiration.
“Even with such an impressive selection of products, Caden still manages to keep his brand at the forefront.
He truly understands the industry.”
Alicia felt a pang in her heart at his words.
Standing in front of a high-end display screen, she felt an irresistible urge to reach out and touch it.
Before she could, a man stepped forward, saying, “Excuse me, but you cannot touch that.”
She quickly pulled her hand back, feeling embarrassed.
“But one of the staff members mentioned that we could freely interact with the products,” she replied.
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