Chapter 111:

Alicia had received several blows and hit her head, but her injuries were not serious. She leaned against the wall and slowly walked down the stairs, looking everywhere for Caden.

Finally, she saw him at the party on the lawn.

As she got closer, she felt something strange. Caden stood in the middle of the crowd, exuding an intimidating presence. No one dared to approach him, as if his aura ordered them to keep their distance.

The entire crowd remained silent, watching him. Mrs. Reyes was at the front, her eyes filled with concern as she watched Caden.

Alicia noticed an empty chair and sat down, aligning herself with the gaze of the crowd.

In front of Caden, a group of children from the previous incident were standing in a straight line, waiting for his orders. They were hanging on each of their words.

Channel all your strength to defeat others. Whoever loses will be punished. The last one standing will earn a reward from me, Caden announced.

His voice was a mix of lightness and authority.

He sounded like a general leading his troops into battle. .

Alicia observed the children who had previously strutted around like a gang of bullies. Now, they remained timid as lambs, completely subjugated by Caden's imposing presence. They didn't obey him because they respected him, they followed him out of fear.

Everyone, even the children, knew what it felt like to fear authority.

Caden stepped back a little, his gaze narrowing. He drifted toward Alicia in his peripheral vision. He frowned briefly, but the expression quickly disappeared.

The children broke into chaos, fighting among themselves.

Alicia was not interested in his antics. Dizziness came over her as she headed toward Caden. Hey...

Without looking up, Caden pulled out a chair and sat down. Yes

Alicia struggled to move her chair closer to him. Each movement sent a wave of dizziness through her head, but it was manageable.

After taking a brief moment to compose herself, Alicia studied Caden's face. What's wrong with them? Why do they listen to you so easily?

Caden responded clearly: The incident caused a whole scene. Randolph wanted to avoid police involvement, so he asked me to handle things discreetly.

Why it had to be you. Alice asked instinctively. She shouldn't be the one to decide what happened. After all, she was the one who was harmed. She told herself that her question was born of genuine curiosity, not malice.

However, Caden's expression remained stern. You were unconscious. As your ex-husband's brother, I was given temporary authority to make decisions for you.

Alicia nodded slowly. Thank you, he said, sincerity evident in his voice.

Caden scoffed. Luckily for you, I had some time today, but next time, you take care of it.

Alicia stared at him for a moment, speechless. After a while, he murmured, "I wasn't blaming you."

Caden remained silent and looked back at the children as they continued fighting. Ted stood out as the strongest among them. Despite his strength, he was also the most terrified, fighting with all his might as he took down the other children one by one.

The mothers rushed to break up the chaos, pushing Ted aside, while Mrs. Reyes protected him.

It wasn't long before some adults joined the fray. At this point, the situation escalated rapidly.

Alicia felt a small satisfaction. Your methods remain as ruthless as ever.

Caden seemed indifferent, watching the scene unfold. To him, it was nothing more than a circus show.

Alicia did not approach him to engage in casual conversation. His intention was to explain why he had called Joshua while he was unconscious. But for some reason, when she looked at his face, words failed her.

In her dream, she had felt deep compassion for the boy. His mother had died in the hospital and his father showed no interest in him. His little brother, born the same year, not only failed to console him in his darkest moments, but aggravated his pain. She had also lost her parents. That suffocating pain was something she understood all too well.

Alicia opened her mouth to speak. Caden…

Caden's face remained unreadable. Go ahead.

Alicia scratched the palm of her hand, searching for the right words.

It was you who saved me.

It was nothing, he replied with distant air.

Alicia insisted: Then why did you act so coldly after saving me? It seems as if you held a grudge against me.

It was because she had called Joshua in her sleep. She didn't dare to ask. The thought of being wrong was too embarrassing. Instead, he decided to wait for her response.

Caden answered in an icy tone: You don't realize that we could hold a deep grudge against each other.

Alicia was left speechless.

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Caden added: I saved your life. That means you owe me.

Once again, she had no answer. I knew I was overanalyzing the situation. Maybe I shouldn't have looked for it at all.

At that moment, Ted raised his hands in victory, standing triumphantly in the middle of the pile of children. I have won! I beat them!

Alicia glanced at him, feeling frustrated. He was the one who pushed me down, thinking he could get away with it just because he is a minor. I-

Caden commented: You couldn't even handle a child. You're proud of that.

Alicia's head throbbed painfully. They ambushed me.

Ted ran towards Caden, excitement shining in his innocent eyes. Lord, I have won! Where's my reward

Ms. Reyes felt an uneasy feeling and quickly pulled Ted back. Ted, we don't need a reward. I was just joking.

Ted shook his head stubbornly. No! He promised me. I want my reward!

Caden fixed his gaze on Ted, his eyes carrying a menacing intensity that was difficult to read.

You fought well. “You deserve a reward,” Caden said, turning to Alicia. Arrange the reward for him.

Alicia winced, trying to ease the pain in her head. His words left her stunned. What

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