Chapter 146 More Than Friends, Not Quite Lovers
Caden didn’t say a word.
His gaze dropped as he absentmindedly twirled the umbrella in his hands.
A dull ache settled in my chest.
Silence filled the small space between us as the Ferris wheel gradually descended.
Just as it was about to stop, Caden suddenly lifted his head.
His deep eyes locked onto mine, and in a solemn tone, he said, “Tessa is part of my past. Right now, the only person I want by my side is you. If it means having you, I’m willing to let go of my destined mate.”
His voice, rich and steady, sent a shiver down my spine. My heart pounded.
“Alpha, this man is a good one. I like him,” Freya chimed in excitedly within me.
I bit my lip and casually asked, “Oh? You’d give up your destined mate just for me?”
Caden nodded slightly, his expression calm but carrying a trace of hope. “Yes. So can you give me your answer a little sooner?”
“No.” I chuckled, glancing at him. “I said two months. You’ll have to wait.”
His response had taken me by surprise.
It was exactly what I had wanted to hear–but was he being genuine? Could he truly let go of Tessa?
She had been his obsession for so long, and breaking a bond with a destined mate was no small thing. It came with immense pain.
Doubt lingered in my mind, yet beneath it, a quiet joy blossomed in my heart.
Perhaps, with time, I’d see more clearly who he truly loved–if it was me or if his heart still belonged to
Tessa.
Caden let out a resigned sigh. “Alright.”
As we stepped off the Ferris wheel, we strolled side by side through the amusement park.
The night was peaceful.
Streetlights stretched our shadows across the pavement, painting a scene of quiet serenity.
What were we now? I tilted my head, pondering.
Maybe we were something more than friends, but not yet lovers.
“It’s getting late. Let’s head back.” After a long day of walking, exhaustion settled in.
When we returned to the hotel, just as we entered the lobby, a woman in a red dress walked straight toward Caden.
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I lifted my gaze. It was Wendy.
When did she come to Phoshire?
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Caden met my eyes with an unreadable expression. “Why are you here?”
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“You have no idea how worried I’ve been these past few days,” I said with a forced smile, my eyes lingering on him. “Now that I see you’re fine, I can finally relax.”
As always, Rosaline wasted no time stepping closer, linking her arm with Caden’s, and flashing a mocking smile. “What does it matter to you whether my fiancé is alright?”
“I just care about Caden,” I snapped, glaring at her.
This lowly Omega had no right to be so intimate with him!
“Caden, let’s go.” Rosaline didn’t even bother acknowledging me further–she simply tugged him toward the elevator.
I followed behind, watching as they entered separate rooms.
A wave of relief washed over me.
It was obvious Caden wasn’t that fond of Rosaline. If he was, why would they be staying in separate rooms?
That manipulative woman must have been trying to lure him in.
She might have been somewhat attractive, but compared to me, she was nowhere near my level!
I strode over and knocked on Caden’s door.
For a long time, I had persistently urged Michael to secure me a position at Eclipse Group, but he never
gave me an answer.
Then, I found out that Caden and Rosaline had traveled to Fostrau. Unable to resist the opportunity, I secretly took Michael’s cooperation plan and used it as an excuse to come to Phoshire in search of Caden.
I had made sure to look perfect for the encounter–dressed in a deep red, low–cut mini dress, with just enough cleavage showing. My hair cascaded loosely over my shoulders, and my makeup was flawlessly applied, enhancing my natural beauty.
In a city as romantic as this, there was no way Caden wouldn’t be drawn to me.
When he finally answered the door, his tone carried a hint of impatience. “What do you want now?”
With a composed expression, I held out the documents. “Caden, I came all this way to discuss the cooperation between the Wild Pack and the Eclipse Pack.”
Caden glanced at the papers, his voice indifferent. “Oh? Is that so?”
“Yes,” I affirmed, flashing a confident smile. “I even brought the full proposal. If you’re free tonight, we could go over it together.”
As I spoke. I casually ran a hand through my hair. letting it fall away to expose the smooth skin of mv
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shoulder.
Caden leaned against the doorframe, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly as they studied me. Then, a faint. smile played on his lips.
He was smiling at me.
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