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

had visited the mansion dressed

cared about playing the role of obedient wife. After putting on her suit, she carefully applied just

the softness of her skin and the delicacy

her coming down the stairs, he stood

the way the dress clung to Alicia's graceful curves, making her look more seductive than usual. Or maybe

Passion? Sex?

heart tightened in

could have slept with her? He must have

slipped into

movements synchronized as they walked towards

the great hall was bustling with life, relatives filling the space with

her, but for some reason, as soon as Alice crossed the threshold, a sharp chill prickled her

figure lounging casually at the other end of the room. With his legs crossed and his dark shirt unbuttoned to reveal a sliver of collarbone, the man exuded arrogance and his presence

met hers, a familiar, commanding gaze pinned her to the

change in her attitude and, frowning, asked, “What’s

word escaped her lips,

name sent a chill down his spine. To her, Caden was

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

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

tried, no matter how late she stayed up studying, Caden was always one step ahead. He edged

defeat,

But not Alice.

a goal, it was the currency with which

eye on her from the very beginning, and Alice, stubborn to

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

on perfection. And she achieved it, getting a perfect score. But Caden, ever the snake, had bribed the judges, twisting the results in his favor. Alicia was forced, once again,

to his tirades, said nothing. She waited for his anger to subside and asked quietly, “I'll be graduating soon.

had other plans. Phil and Donna, who were rushing back from Itrubisite to attend the graduation, perished in a tragic plane

fell apart, leaving her

he had not challenged Caden again. Caden then left Warrington to build

back for the inheritance," Joshua muttered, his voice

“With a family empire as large

His brow furrowed slightly.