Alice clenched her fists, remaining silent. Monica, visibly shaken by Caden's behavior, leaned toward Alice and whispered, "What's Caden doing? Everything seemed fine earlier, and now he's with a stranger. What happened?"

Alice quietly replied, "You can do what you like."

Monica felt uneasy. "Did you break up? Did you have a fight?"

"We were never really together," Alice explained. Worried Monica would make a scene, she gently took her hand, whispering, "Ignore him, Monica."

Monica, noticing the loneliness in Alice's eyes, began to understand. Anger welled up within her. Caden, so quick to move on, had done so right in front of Alice!

Knowing she couldn't confront Caden directly given his status and volatile temper, Monica felt compelled to support Alice. She signaled for some male companions to approach.

Surprised, Alice stared as the men approached. "Monica, what are you doing?"

"Just having a little fun," Monica replied, then announced loudly, "Mr. Ward has a beauty by his side, and I'm envious! I'm enjoying myself with a couple of male companions."

The woman with Caden, who had been flirting, expecting a kiss, froze at the clear disdain in Monica's eyes, too shocked to react. She remained, awkwardly clinging to him.

Monica had indeed made a scene. She'd chosen two companions: a tall, muscular man, and a 1.8-meter-tall young athlete. Gerry laughed, "What a party, choosing two at once!"

"I'm not that hungry," Monica replied. "One's for Alice."

Alice, shocked and puzzled, simply stood still. Caden, previously indifferent, glanced over, subtly sizing up the two men before returning his attention to Alice. Despite her surprise, Alice didn't object.

The male companion, adept at charming conversation, offered Alice drinks and fruit. She sat up straighter, accepting the offerings, though uncomfortable. Noticing her discomfort, he joked, "Is this your first visit here, young lady?" His voice was reassuring, his feigned affection convincing. His gaze was seductive and intense.

Alice shook her head. "No, but it's the first time I've done this."

"So I'm the first," the companion replied with a wink. "May I have the honor of your company tonight?"

Just as Alice was about to decline, she noticed Caden watching from a distance, his expression cold and menacing. She remembered the peculiar sensations she'd felt with him—he was the only one who affected her this way. Was it because it was her only experience? Would she feel the same with someone else?

She'd never considered it. Considering Caden's casual treatment of her, why remain faithful? So she didn't dismiss the offer. "Sure," she replied. "I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do." Caden saw her acceptance.

He scoffed, his face hardening.

Gerry, aiming to add some spice, said to his date, "If you're going out with her, remember the expenses. Charge them to me and sort it out with your boss later."

The companion smiled. "Don't worry. For such lovely company tonight, I won't ask for anything."

Alicia smiled faintly, but Caden's next comment broke the spell. He cynically remarked, "Nothing free is ever good."

The companion's smile faltered, tension filling the air. Gerry clicked his tongue. "Are you drunk? Why attack a young man for no reason?"

Caden remained impassive. "No. I'm just stating facts."

Gerry replied, "Keep drinking. Alicia is showing interest in someone. Don't spoil it."

Caden's comment seemed to spur the companion's pride. Though Alicia hadn't been drinking, the alcohol on his breath made her head spin. He moved his hand to her abdomen, slightly damp from the liquor. "Feel it," he encouraged softly. "Do you like it?"

Alicia looked down, her fingers slowly tracing his body, finally resting near his belt. She touched him lightly, her fingers stopping near a more intimate spot.

The companion, previously flirtatious and self-assured, felt overwhelmed by her touch. He began to lose his composure, his excitement evident despite the surrounding crowd.