Chapter 1012:
Corey’s expression darkened, his piercing gaze fixed on Caden. “How did you act so fast?”
Corey was slightly taken aback. As capable as Caden was, could he really have anticipated everything?
Caden’s smile was disarmingly humble, yet laced with a quiet arrogance. “1 guessed,” he replied simply. “Got lucky and guessed right.
The call Caden had received last night had informed him of Gemma’s massive heart attack. By morning, his company was suddenly in trouble. Such a series of coincidences had been enough to raise suspicions. Corey’s desperation was predictable, almost amateurish.
On instinct, Caden and Alicia had devised this counterstrike.
Corey had acted impulsively, his mind unable to stay ahead of the game. Had he been sharper, Caden would not have found such a perfect opportunity to orchestrate his humiliation. Corey’s face turned ashen, his composure slipping away. His voice, low and strained, broke the silence. “You left Alicia alone with me. Weren’t you afraid that I might actually kill her?”
Caden shot a quick glance at Corey, a hint of amusement in his eyes, but said nothing as Corey answered the call.
“How’s she doing?” Pierre’s voice came through the line, steady and composed.
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Corey clenched his jaw, his anger simmering beneath the surface, but he forced himself to stay calm. “She’s fine for now. What’s the situation on your end?”
Pierre’s voice was quiet but urgent. “We’re keeping her stable. The doctors are on alert, but we need to prepare for the worst. The condition’s unstable.”
Corey felt a pang of frustration, but he masked it quickly. “I’ll be there soon. Keep me updated.”
He hung up without another word, turning to find Caden watching him with a knowing look. Alicia stood nearby, her expression unreadable, but Corey could sense the tension in the room.
“Does this mean we’re done playing?” Caden asked, his voice dripping with mock innocence.
Corey didn’t respond right away, his mind racing with the implications of everything that had happened. He wanted to lash out, to find a way to regain control, but he knew that in this game, Caden held the upper hand.
Alicia stepped forward, breaking the silence. “Corey, we need to focus on Gemma now. This is bigger than any of us.”
Corey’s gaze shifted to her, his face hardening. “You don’t get to tell me what’s bigger than what. Not after everything you’ve done.”
Alicia held his gaze steadily, not backing down. “I’m trying to help her, Corey. Don’t make this more complicated than it already is.”
Caden stood by, observing the exchange with quiet amusement, his arms folded across his chest. “You know, this could all end a lot smoother if everyone just stayed calm. But it’s clear you two have a lot to work through.”
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