Chapter 283: Seeing her stand her ground, Caden's tone becmore stern.
"I had already reserved that necklace.
Today's auction was a mere formality.
Did you really think you could outbid me?" Alice said coldly, "Why didn't you increase your offer? You could have gone up to $300 million or even $1 billion.
Why did you stop?" Caden stared at her lips.
They were so tender when he kissed them, but the words they formed were equally infuriating.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlicia stepped away from him.
She then spoke to the auction staff to have Caden's payment reversed to her account.
She paid for it herself.
And then he arranged for someone to retrieve the necklace.
Caden sat in the chair, maintaining a cold expression, exuding an air of superiority.
The man who had been trying to win Alice's favor watched the scene and felt secretly pleased.
Caden's previous actions had startled him, leading him to think that Caden and Alicia were a couple.
But now, it seemed that, like him, Caden was nothing more than another suitor vying for Alicia's attention. Gathering his courage, he approached Alice.
"Miss Bennett, if it's okay, may I help you put on your necklace?" Hearing this, Caden looked at her, his gaze sharp as a blade.
Alicia could feel Caden's gaze boring into the back of her neck.
It was heavy and oppressive, and she was sure that if she looked back at him, she would see the clear threat and possessiveness in his eyes.
But she was not going to tolerate such behaviour.
Alice was not a child, she was not interested in such childish games.
Since they were still in a public space, she maintained her composure and acted kindly toward the man, keeping her distance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'm not going to wear it for the moment.
Please go about your business.
I have something to do too.
Have a nice day." But the man insisted.
"Then lettake you, Miss Bennett."
"That won't be necessary," she om replied calmly, The content is on novelenglish.net!
"I'll be looking at other jewels with my friend." The content isonnovelenglish.net! The man took the hint.
He motioned to one of the om employees to escor Alicia out.