NovelOnlineChapter 690: He was in a dilemma.
Something occurred to him - so this was how a king felt when he was torn between his duty and his personal desires.
Really, though, who in their right mind would willingly leave such a warm and sensual embrace? He might as well cut his lifespan in half.
"Looks like I won't be getting much peace tonight," Caden grumbled.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I can't even begin to imagine what my employees will think when they seein this state.” Alicia giggled.
"You've only got yourself to blfor being aroused so easily." "Who told you to be so tempting?" he retorted.
"A single look is all it takes, and the vision of you is seared into my mind." Alicia nudged him forward.
"Get going already." As Caden made for the door, Alicia called out to him again.
"There's something you have yet to say to me, Caden." Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Caden knew what she meant, of course.
But he thought of the sorry state of his body and decided he would make things even and deny her satisfaction too.
"I'll tell you when I get back tomorrow," he said.
"Dream oftonight." Alicia pouted as she wrapped herself in the blanket.
"Fine, then. Don't say it. Just leave. I'm going to sleep." Caden did leave, and as soon as the door closed behind him, Alicia let out a long sigh.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe settled back against the pillows and watched the fireworks display on the seaside.
The sight was so captivating that she couldn't tear her eyes away. "Caden," she whispered into the dark room, "I love you."
"Mr. Ward, sorry to bother you, but things are getting out of hand. Since last month, the overseas market has been slipping into a monopoly, and a the company is in chaos. Confidential information has been leaked, and the competition seems well prepared, undercutting us with aggressive pricing and targeting us directly. Employees are feeling the pressure, and we're seeing a flood of resignation letters."
As Hank spoke, he couldn't bring gazon himself to meet Caden's gaze. The tension in the room was almost suffocating.
Caden stayed calm and asked, "Did we just find out about this? Hank nodded.
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