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

remembered the countless times she had visited the mansion dressed in modest and discreet clothing, doing her best

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

skin and the delicacy

down the stairs, he stood still

the 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

Passion? Sex?

heart tightened

else could have slept with her? He must have thought too much

the two slipped into their usual

put her arm through Joshua's, their movements synchronized as they walked

was too ill to receive anyone, the great hall

noise hummed all around her, but for some reason, as soon as

immediately drawn to the figure lounging casually at the other end of the room. With his legs crossed

familiar, commanding gaze pinned her to the spot. Her mind raced

the change in her attitude and, frowning, asked,

breath caught. One word escaped her lips, barely audible.

his spine. To her, Caden

crossed for the first time when

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

stayed up studying, Caden was always one step

else would have accepted defeat, settling into

But not Alice.

of living up to her name. Excellence wasn't just a goal, it was the currency with which she could

as if he had his eye on her from the very beginning, and Alice, stubborn to the core, refused to

rivalry lasted for more than a decade, a relentless battle waged both openly and in the shadows. Their final showdown took place at university, just

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

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

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

apart, leaving her an orphan

day, he had not challenged Caden again. Caden then left Warrington

Joshua

as large as ours, an eldest son like him wouldn't

His brow furrowed slightly.