Chapter 448


    It didn''t take long for Sid to agree to Cayden''s request.


    After all, he was desperately in need of money.


    Although he had acquired much wealth through dubious means, he was also a mindless spendthrift.


    Not only had he squandered off all his earnings, but he had also gotten into debt.


    Unable to hide his curiosity, he asked, “Thank you for cing your trust in me, Mr. Moore. But aren''t


    you worried I might betray your trust and run away with yourpany''s funds? After all, I''ve done that


    to other people before.”


    A confident and calm smile appeared on Cayden''s face as he replied, “You can always try... if you think


    you can get away with that.”


    Although he spoke lightheartedly as if it was meant to be a jest, his eyes bore into Sid''s eyes, leaving


    Sid without a doubt that nothing could escape his scrutiny.


    That seemingly gentle gaze made Sid shudder. He suddenly recalled the information he had gathered


    previously when he investigated Cayden.


    To the casual observers, Cayden appeared warm and friendly, with a ready smile for everyone. His


    opponents were often misled by that affable appearance and let their guards down. They would only


    btedly realize how ruthless and shrewd Cayden was after they were mercilessly defeated.


    Within a few years, Cayden had turned apany that was about to copse around and made it into


    an internationally renowned one. It would be rather impossible to achieve such a feat without anyConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    covert and maniptive means.


    A serious look reced the earlier cheeky expression on Sid''s face.


    He raised his ss to Cayden and proposed a toast, saying, “Here''s to our coboration, Mr. Moore!”


    “To our sess!” Cayden returned.


    Cayden knew if he managed to get Sid under his control, that man would be a useful pawn and could


    contribute to the sess of his business.


    However, it was also a double-edged sword decision to partner with Sid. He was an arrogant madcap


    who could get out of control and be a liability instead.


    But it was a risk Cayden was willing to take. He was confident in his own judgment and also believed


    he had Lady Luck on his side.


    When Cayden got back to his hotel room, he found Avery curled up on the couch, reading a magazine.


    Her eyes were lowered, focused on the magazine, and her petite frame was rxed and still. It was a


    peaceful and serene sight.


    Avery hadn''t noticed a rose petal hadnded on her hair. That bold dash of red added an element of


    seduction to the air of innocence she exuded.


    Cayden had met numerous women more beautiful and sophisticated than Avery, but only Avery could


    give him that sense of peace and calm.


    He went over to sit on the couch before lifting her onto hisp while Avery was still engrossed in her


    reading. Smilingly, he asked, “What is so fascinating that you''d be so engrossed?”


    “Oh... Has your friend left?” Avery made herselffortable in his arms promptly.


    “Yup, he''s gone. We''ll stay here and get some rest before we head back to Ackleton. Are you hungry?


    Should I get you some food?” Cayden intimately interlocked his fingers with hers as he leaned forward


    to rest his forehead against hers.


    He knew she had a ravenous appetite after bing pregnant and would frequently suffer from


    hunger pangs.


    Avery pointed to the leftover tiramisu and milkshake on the table and said, “It''s okay. I had quite a fair


    bit of dessert just now. Oh, by the way, I was reading about palm reading just now. Give me your hand,


    Cayden.”


    With that, she grabbed his hand and started examining his palm lines.


    His hand was smooth, fair but strong, like ivory.


    The head line and money line on his hand were long and clear, stretching across almost his whole


    palm.


    Avery was impressed. “Your heart, money, and head lines are all long and clear! I''ve never seen


    anything like this before! Overall, you''ll have a pretty smooth and stable life. You can ovee any


    obstacles that hinder your path. Hmmm... let me take a good look at your heart line. It extends almost


    to your index finger, so that shows you are an honorable and devoted lover. The line is a little frayed,


    though, so you''re probably a ma of women. All in all, not too bad!” she dered.


    Yvonne, Nicole, Wisteria... What kind of maism is that? Many names came to her mind as she


    analyzed his heart line, giving her a headache.


    Cayden noticed the slight souring of her mood and assured her with a smile, “It''s not a problem for


    someone like me who has good self-control. Moreover, how can those childish womenpare to my


    dearest Honey? With you by my side, I''mplete.”


    Avery''s heart melted when she heard those sweet words, but she blushingly protested, “Wait a minute.


    Who''s your Honey? We''re not married yet, so I''m still not yours...”


    As they were immersed in their intimate moment, neither of them noticed that Cayden''s heart line


    actually merged into his life line in the middle, and together, they extended to the edge of his palm.


    Soon, the subject matter of their chat became that of their wedding ns.


    Avery remembered the nightmare she had two nights ago. She dreamt that the wedding didn''t go well.


    In that dream, Cayden had disappeared, and she, dressed in her white wedding gown, was left waiting


    at the altar. All the guests started mocking her as she stood helplessly in the church, with no one by her


    side.


    Avery was still unsettled as she recounted the dream to Cayden.


    After hearing about it, Cayden consoled her by jesting, “How can I leave you alone at the altar?


    Dreams tend to be the opposite of reality, so maybe I''ll be the one left at the altar. No, that''s impossible.


    I''ll never let that happen. The wedding will definitely go well, I promise. So please stop imagining


    things.”


    He nted multiple pecks on her fair forehead, then carried her over to the bed,y down with her, and


    hugged her tightly from behind.


    Cayden then buried his face into her shapely neck and got ready to have a nice nap.


    He was genuinely tired, as he had always had little time to rest. He also knew that back home, he had


    a pile of work waiting for him and that he wouldn''t have a chance to get proper rest.


    Being with Avery made him feel rxed. At that moment, with her in his arms, all he wanted was to


    have a good sleep.


    Cayden''s promise was very assuring for Avery, and she felt secure in his warm embrace.


    Two more months and we''ll be getting married! That happy thought kept her awake, causing her to be


    restless in bed. She kept turning around to kiss him, nting kisses all over his face, from the forehead


    to his brows, eyes, nose, and even his stubble chin.


    She would sweetly kiss his face, briefly turn back to lie quietly in his arms before turning around and


    yfully doing the same thing again.


    Eventually, the agitated Cayden pinned her under him and threatened lovingly, “Kiss me one more


    time, and you''ll regret it!”


    Avery pleaded for mercy before finally curling up in his arms. Satisfied, Cayden kissed her and then


    closed his eyes to get to sleep.