Chapter 212. His Offer

Candice

"Hey," Kaden pulled back slightly, his hands still resting on my shoulders. He frowned, disbelief washing over his face as he locked eyes with mine.

I was frozen, just staring at him, tears still brimming in my eyes. But deep down, I felt a sense of safety knowing he was here.

He averted his gaze for a moment, muttering something under his breath that sounded like a curse. When he met my eyes again, his expression turned serious.

"When my team mentioned your name, I had no clue it was you, Candice Stone. I’m really sorry. I—" He stopped mid-sentence, squeezing his eyes shut before pulling me into another tight embrace as he noticed the tears streaming down my face. "I’m so sorry, princess. I truly am."

I nodded, burying my face in his chest. Anger was the last thing on my mind; none of this was his fault.

"The management of this place is my responsibility, and everything that happens here falls on me. The fact that a secur