Chapter 592:

Corey shrugged indifferently. “Alicia’s goal in helping me was to confront Yolanda. I just got lucky.”

“Really? But I don’t think Alicia is trustworthy.”

“She didn’t help me for free,” Corey replied firmly. “Now, get back to work, and let’s not hear any more complaints about the robots.”

Meanwhile, Alicia returned to Joy Mansion while Caden went to pick up Blake. Despite having been taken into police custody earlier, Blake remained bound and locked in the car. Exhausted and thirsty, he huddled, his spirits low. Caden looked at him, a mocking smile playing on his lips. Weakly, Blake looked up and pleaded, “Caden, please untie me.”

Caden offered Blake a bottle of water. Blake stared at it, his Adam’s apple bobbing, thirst overwhelming him. But his hands were bound behind his back, and he was twisted uncomfortably. Caden raised an eyebrow. “Oops, I forgot you’re tied up.”

Blake glared, panting heavily. Bastard! he thought.

With a casual flick of his wrist, Caden unscrewed the cap and brought the bottle to Blake’s lips. Blake rolled his eyes; pride warred with his desperate thirst and hunger. The water felt life-saving. Reluctantly, he opened his mouth. Caden carefully poured half the bottle down his throat. Blake gasped, instinctively licking the remaining water from his lips.

Caden asked, “Do you want more?”

Feeling defiant, Blake turned away. “Get lost!”

Caden tossed the bottle aside, giving him a teasing glance over his shoulder, a playful smile on his face. Instead of untying Blake, he slid into the car. “Let’s head back to Joy Mansion.”

The driver hesitated, glancing at Blake in the backseat. “But Mr. Ward, Mr. Langstaff hasn’t…?”

Caden interrupted dismissively. “He likes it this way. Drive.”

The driver hesitated, uncertainty in his eyes. Blake shouted, “What do you mean? My arms are about to dislocate! Untie me!”