The amount that Alan didn't want to talk about this issue was clear as he proceeded to stay quiet with Caden's rambling about what they should or should not do. He figured the boy was young and he wasn't going to try and explain to him why all around this was a terrible idea and not something he was going to indulge in. Instead, he chose to hold on to the young CEO who seemed to relax in his arms as Alan proceeded to stroke down his back in a soothing gesture. One had to wonder who was comforting whom. Finally, after mulling over his next action, Alan pulled away with a frown. "I think it might be better if I leave. I don't think I'm effective in getting through to you, and I can't watch or handle it if something unfortunate were to befall you." The lawyer decided that playing the bigger person card was what he had left.<br/><br/>It was clear to him that Charles had made his mark of Caden and was doing something to keep a hold on him in a way that was powerful enough to have the submissive distressed at the prospect of stepping out of line, even though they didn't have an issue previously when it came to jumping into bed together. No... Alan would just have to retreat and try another approach as he knew that Caden did want him and what he had to offer. Would Charles be able to fill his needs? The dom's failure to do so would be the first large dark mark against him and Alan needed some ground to work with even as Caden kept insisting that they could all just talk this out. "Things are complicated, and I think you will come to realize that Charles isn't as up for dealing with this either. I'm sure you will have plenty to talk about."<br/><br/>With those words he stepped away to walk over to the desk where he had papers laid out and started to gather them up. Alan knew when he was beat, at least for the moment, and forcing Caden further would only make him look worse. So the only choice was to force Caden to try and chase. He was calm as he did so, like a man who was trying to collect himself post a possible emotional breakdown which he hadn't experienced.