NovelBookChapter 706: "I've considered several strategies, but they're insufficient. Our best move is to swiftly channel scarce resources and build a new operational base in Warrington to cut our losses." Benedict finally gave her his full attention, offering a significant look.
"Did you talk about this with Caden?" Alicia shook her head.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"He's been hiding the extent of the crisis from me, so I've been looking into it on my own." Benedict scoffed.
"You really are good at doing things stealthily." Alicia compressed her lips, firm in her resolve.
"Benedict, this isn't the tfor internal conflict. It won't help Caden." Benedict's anger surged, and he slammed the document down.
Fresh updates loaded galnovs"Caden's predicament is because of you! I warned him early on that you two were ill-matched and he should cut his losses, but he wouldn't listen. Now, with him facing ruin, are you satisfied?” The sting of his words pierced Alicia deeply. It seemed approval hinged on the tides of fortune. When Caden thrived, Alicia was an ally. When he faltered, she beca liability.
With resolve, Alicia said, "Caden will not face bankruptcy. He will fight against it, and so will I." "You? What could you possibly contribute?" Benedict scoffed, flinging her proposal aside.
"The Ward family doesn't need your scraps of land. Just go home!" Alicia gripped the document tightly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"The assets and savings I bring to Caden might be modest, but they represent my life's work, a safetyfor him." Exhausted from the confrontation, Alicia said, "I'll leave you to it. I need to discuss this with Caden." Benedict retorted sharply, "Don't bother him. If you truly want to be of use, get to the root of the problem." Alicia exited the study without a backward glance and slammed the door behind her. Benedict's face reddened with anger.
"The nerve to storm out on me!" Alone in the hallway, Alicia was torn. She examined her proposal. Despite her best efforts, drawing on every resource and connection available, her proposal seemed insufficient to sustain the sprawling Blizzard Group.
What was her best course of action? Should she follow their counsel and leave Caden to avoid worsening the conflict?
Alicia wasn't sure how long she stood there, freezing, until numbness took over her limbs. She slumped to the floor tempted to call Caden but hesitant to interrupt him. Instead, she texted, saying, "Have you finished yet?" His response cten minutes later, "Almost there."
The message, perhaps meant to reassure her, filled her, ed her with warmth.
Even if it was just to comfort her, it E meant the world.
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