Chapter 680

Caden, not usually one for gifts, felt his heart stir with anticipation knowing it was from Alicia. He opened the box to reveal a sleek watch. A smile spread across his face. "What a perfect gift," he exclaimed. "I actually needed a new one." Without hesitation, he removed his old watch and tossed it into a nearby drawer. Holding up his wrist, he wiggled it with mock seriousness. "See? I was incomplete without this. How considerate of you."

Alicia laughed, shaking her head. "Did you use that trick to charm other women too?"

Caden met her gaze, a spark of sincerity in his eyes. "Who else? Everything I've ever done, I did for you."

With a soft smile, Alicia fastened the watch onto his wrist. He carried himself impeccably, making any accessory look perfect. "It looks perfect," she said, admiration evident in her eyes.

Caden's gaze turned serious. "Ms. Bennett, I have something for you too."

Alicia's heart skipped a beat. "What is it?"

He presented a box. Inside, a model of a white castle sat untouched in its packaging. Alicia's eyes lit up with surprise and delight. She hadn't expected something so whimsical; the romantic in her overflowed with happiness. "You picked this out?" she asked, her joy uncontainable.

"I didn't think someone with your taste could choose something so beautiful," he replied.

Caden watched with a quiet smile as Alicia carefully began assembling the model. Suddenly, she paused and looked up. "Was it Gerry? I saw you two sneaking around last time. Did he help you pick this out?"

Caden scoffed, rolling his eyes. "Gerry? With his taste? Please. The man's been in the film industry for ages and still hasn't made a name for himself. His claim to fame is a B-movie no one remembers."

Alicia's eyes narrowed playfully. "Then what were you two plotting, hmm?"