NovelEnglishChapter 486: Alicia's smirk turned icy.
He still thought he'd be getting into bed tonight? Not a chance.
"The second slap doesn't need to be on your face," she replied coolly.
Her gaze dropped meaningfully, eyeing him in a way that made him break into a cold sweat.
After a pause, he surrendered.
"Fine.
Go ahead.
Slap my face again." Alicia didn't hold back, delivering a quick second slap.
Caden took it without a word, then sat quietly on the sofa.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlicia reached into her bag, pulling out the dress he'd bought for her.
It was chic and beautiful, reflecting his thoughtful taste.
As she slipped it on, she noticed it matched his outfit- a perfectly coordinated look for the evening.
Her frustration softened, almost entirely gone, as she glanced at him.
Caden, unfazed by the red marks on his face, casually flipped through her work documents, as if nothing had happened.
Alicia walked over, the hem of her dress swaying as she moved.
Caden looked up, momentarily captivated.
When he had first seen the dress on display, he had known it was made for her.
Her rose-tinted complexion made the fabric of the dress look even more stunning than on any mannequin.
The dress hugged her in all the right places, accentuating her figure with an elegance that left him breathless. Alicia cleared her throat, snapping him out of his admiration.
"Let's go." Caden stood up and pulled a small box from his pocket.
"There's something I haven't given you yet." Alicia's eyes drifted to the velvet box, her mind racing with possibilities.
A ring? The thought lingered in her mind, and her gaze stayed fixed on the box, emotions simmering beneath the surface.
Caden's thumb hovered over the seam of the box, about to open it, but he paused, noticing the intensity in her expression.
A slight smile played on his lips.
"Care to guess what's inside?" Alicia's curiosity was piqued.
"How would I know? Just showalready." She was eager to see what lay within, wondering about the style, the size--if it was a diamond, what kind it might be.
Questions swirled in her mind, quickening her heartbeat.
Seeing her eager anticipation, Caden felt a sudden hesitation.
Perhaps what was inside wasn't what she'd hoped for.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter a beat, he opened the box.
Inside, a pair of lustrous pearl earrings glimmered, their pristine white surfaces gleaming under the light.
Alicia's expression faltered, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes before she quickly masked it with a smile.
"Earrings.
Did you pick these out?" Though she tried to hide her reaction, Caden noticed the flicker of disappointment.
"Yes," he murmured, brushing aside her hair.
"Letput them on for you."
Alicia nodded, leaning toward him as he gently pinched her soft earlobe, securing the pearls in place. The evening's outfit was perfectly understated.
The clothes and jewelry he'd chosen added just the right amount of m elegance without being flashy.
As Alicia composed herself, focusing on her appearance, Caden lingered, his fingers tracing the curve of her hair. "Were you expecting a ring just now?" he asked.
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