Chapter 681

Caden smirked, amusement flickering in his eyes, but remained silent. How could he tell her the truth?

“We had an affair,” he said with mock seriousness.

Alicia burst out laughing, dropping a piece of the model onto the table. “Oh no!” she exclaimed, picking it up. “Don’t chip my diamonds.”

After over two hours, the castle was complete. Alicia clasped her hands, a serene smile spreading across her face. “I love it, Caden,” she said.

Caden met her gaze, feeling an overwhelming wave of affection. In that moment, any other plans seemed insignificant; he only wanted her, wholly his, here and now.

“Alicia,” he whispered, gently brushing a strand of hair from her face.

“Yes?” she asked, her eyes so bright and pure that his heart raced. He almost spoke the words on the tip of his tongue, but swallowed them back. “Would you like to change? I want to take you somewhere.”

Her eyes lit up. “Is this a date?”

“It is,” he confirmed with a smile.

Women loved to look their best for special occasions, always mindful of how they appeared in photos and videos. He knew he’d hear about it later if she ever regretted her outfit choice.

Alicia tilted her head playfully. “Why should I change? Don’t I look good in everything?”

Caden chuckled softly. “You do. But if you’re sure, let’s go.”

After a thirty-minute drive, they arrived at a place unfamiliar to Alicia. Caden loosened his tie and gently covered her eyes with it.

Alicia tensed slightly but grinned. “You’re not planning some outdoor adventure with this blindfold, are you?” she teased, half expecting a playful surprise.

Caden’s composure almost faltered at her cheeky suggestion. “Seriously, can’t you think of anything innocent just once?”

He carefully helped her from the car. The cool night air carried a hint of salt.

“Are we near the ocean?” she asked.

“Yes,” Caden replied, wrapping his arm around her, using his broad chest to shield her from the chill.