The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 4:

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Alicia's only concern now was leaving Joshua, so she ignored his question and asked flatly, "Are the divorce papers ready yet?"

That word again: “divorce.” Irritation flashed in Joshua’s eyes.

“Why the rush?” she snapped, her voice cold and cutting. “My father is finalizing his will, and if word of my divorce gets out, it will ruin my position. Now, gather your things, we will dine at the Yates mansion this evening.”

With Caden's return, the family was organizing a welcome dinner for him.

They also hoped that by doing so, it would lift the spirits of Jerald Yates, Joshua's father.

However, maintaining the farce of a happy marriage was the last thing on Alice's mind.

"I'm not going," he announced curtly. "Just finalize the divorce and stop wasting my time."

Joshua laughed, a sound that held no warmth.

“Oh, come on, Alice. Stop pretending. You hid the ring because you don't really want to leave me, do you? “You can’t stand the thought of being without me.”

He leaned toward me, smiling, and added, “You've worked hard these past two years. Even if we get divorced, I'll still take care of you, as long as you make me happy.”

Alice's eyes widened, disbelief turning to anger.

Did he hide the ring?

Couldn't stand being without him?

His arrogant words sounded like nails on a blackboard to Alice's ears. With a sharp sneer, she replied,

“Oh, Mr. Yates, how could I make you happy? Don't worry, I'll give you back the ring; you wouldn't want this plain Jane bothering you, would you? Once you have it, we’ll finalize the divorce immediately.”

But Joshua was unfazed by her venom.

He thought he knew her too well, convinced that it was just another ploy to get her attention.

Without thinking twice, he threw a bag at her.

have guests today. Dress appropriately and don't embarrass

she had visited the mansion dressed

horizon, Alice no longer cared about playing the role of obedient wife. After putting on her suit,

the softness of her skin and the

the stairs, he stood still

dress clung to Alicia's graceful curves, making her look more seductive than usual. Or maybe it was the color of her cheeks, as if she had just experienced the most passionate sex of

Passion? Sex?

tightened in his

slept with her? He must

the entrance of the Yates mansion, the two slipped into their usual roles, easily disguising the tension

movements synchronized as they walked towards the

to receive anyone, the great hall was

reason, as soon as Alice crossed the threshold,

the room. With his legs crossed and his dark shirt unbuttoned to reveal a sliver of collarbone, the man

finally met hers, a familiar, commanding gaze pinned her

change in her attitude and, frowning, asked,

breath caught. One word escaped her

chill down his spine. To her, Caden

families' friendship, their paths had crossed for the first time when they were both barely

her school and, from that moment on, Alicia's perfect world began

late she stayed up studying, Caden was always one step ahead. He edged her out by the smallest of

would have accepted defeat, settling into the role of

But not Alice.

suffocating weight of living up to her name. Excellence wasn't just a goal, it was the currency with which she could win her parents' affection. Failure wasn't an option, and yet Caden had the

he had his eye on her from the very beginning,

openly and in the shadows. Their final showdown took place at university, just before graduation,

And she achieved it, getting a perfect score. But Caden, ever the snake,

disappointment at his ranking. Alicia, accustomed to his tirades, said nothing. She waited for his anger to subside and

other plans. Phil and Donna, who were rushing back from Itrubisite to attend the graduation, perished

world fell apart, leaving her an orphan in this

Caden again. Caden then

for the inheritance," Joshua muttered, his voice barely

“With a family empire as large as ours, an eldest son

His brow furrowed slightly.