Chapter 379:
“You make me fall for you even harder,” Caden murmured. Men are often drawn to the thrill of the chase; a challenging target is especially appealing. Alicia looked into his eyes, the intensity of the moment overwhelming her, yet she wondered if he would willingly become her prey. The very thought thrilled her; she was beginning to understand the pleasures of control.
She withdrew her hands, but Caden gently held her waist, clearly reluctant to let go. “Last month, in Bechorion, I noticed you spent considerable time with people from the tech industry. What’s on your mind?”
Alicia wasn’t surprised by his awareness of her movements, but she remained silent. Seeing her reaction, Caden guessed. “Are you considering tech development? I’ll invest. You could start your own brand.” He knew she possessed the talent, and with his backing, she might even surpass Yolanda.
Alicia’s eyes lit up. “You would invest in me? Aren’t you worried about empowering a future competitor?”
Caden replied, “Even the Blizzard Group will belong to you someday. You’re not a threat.”
Alicia was taken aback. Fully immersed in business, his proposition was incredibly tempting. She pinched herself to regain focus. “Anyone can make grand promises. What if I said I’ll draft a will tomorrow, leaving all my assets to you, and vow to have eight children? Would you take that seriously?”
Caden chuckled. “Eight might be too many; two would be enough,” his smile widening. “A boy and a girl, the boy the older sibling. What do you think?”
Alicia felt her heart skip a beat; a warm vision briefly flickered in her mind. She pushed him away. “Go on, attend to your affairs. I have to take Mr. Langstaff to the gallery later.”
Caden snorted. “He’s relatively unknown. He should feel honored to enter your gallery.”
Alicia glanced to the side, noticing Blake standing nearby. The corner of her mouth twitched; Blake had clearly witnessed their intimate exchange. Caden, unbothered by onlookers, didn’t soften his tone.
Blake, having overheard, interjected, “Ms. Bennett hasn’t made any complaints. Perhaps you’re overreacting?”
Caden turned to face him. Instinctively, he reached for Alicia’s waist, but she swiftly swatted his hand away. He felt a touch awkward.
Blake chuckled at the scene. Stepping forward, he addressed Alicia, “Ms. Bennett, I’m available whenever you’re ready. When shall we leave?”
Alicia replied with a smile, “Now seems good.”