Chapter 678


    Chapter 678 AIDS


    Caroline remained silent, hoping her concerns were unwarranted.


    Meanwhile, Alex decided to dine at Vi Rosa in view of Caroline and Paige’s dinner date.


    Evan frowned as he observed Alex indulging in a hearty steak.


    “Have you Do you not eaten in weeks?” Evan asked contemptuously.


    Alex waved dismissively. “I’ve gone vegantely.”


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    “What do you mean?” Evan sipped his wine.


    Alex put down his utensils. “Paige’s been on a vegan diet due to her pregnancy. I’m joining her.”


    Evan scoffed. “You’re quite the self–tormentor.”


    “How’s this torment? I’m just keeping up with my wife, unlike someone who hasn’t won her over yet,”


    Alex


    said proudly.


    Evan’s expression stiffened. “Leave if you don’t want to eat.”


    Alex chuckled, “I was just joking.”


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    As Alex’s voice faded, the door opened, and Reuben entered the dining room with a serious


    expression.


    “Mr. Jordan, Mr. Price, Reuben greeted them.


    Alex spoke with food in his mouth. “Reuben, join us for dinner!”


    “I’ve already eaten, Mr. Price,” Reuben replied with a smile.


    Evan asked, “What’s the matter?”


    Reuben’s smile vanished. “The Jordan staff reported Mr. Casey’s illness, sir.”


    Alex asked, “What illness is it?”


    Reuben answered, “It appears to be AIDS….


    Alex dropped his cutlery loudly. “AIDS? Are you sure?”


    Reuben nodded. “Medicine tested from Mr. Jordan’s residence Indicated AIDS. Mr. Casey seems


    unaware of his condition.”


    A chill ran down Alex’s spine. He turned to Evan. “It’s AIDS…”


    Nervously, Alex hugged himself and asked, “Has he infected you, Evan?”


    Annoyed, Evan replied, “Are you out of your mind?”


    “No, you shared a meal with him at Xander Residence during Lundi Gras, right?” Alex said.1


    Evan spoke angrily. “AIDS is only transmitted through sexual intercourse or blood!”


    Relieved, Alex said, “Thank goodness. I can’t afford to let my guard down, or Paige and the baby will


    be in danger.”


    Evan’s expression turned solemn, lost in thought for a moment. He then abruptly left the house with a


    cold re.


    Alex and Reuben exchanged nces. Seeing Evan’s departure, Alex called out anxiously. “Where are


    your going. Evan? You haven’t finished your dinner!”


    Evan replied, ‘Reuben, let’s go see Caroline!”


    Reuben immediately agreed, “Yes, sir.”


    Anxious, Alex said, “What’s he nning?”


    Twenty minutester, they arrived at the restaurant where Caroline and Paige were dining. Evan


    entered. swiftly, catching Caroline and Paige just as they were finishing their meal in a private roo


    They were about to request the bill when the door opened, and Evan’s unexpected presence took them


    aback.


    Caroline asked, “What brings you here, Mr. Jordan?” She seemed perplexed.