Chapter 5:

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Alice's nerves tense like a spring.

That voice…

Her disordered thoughts blurred into chaos, but one thing broke through the haze: Joshua's calm statement.

“Alicia and I have been married for two years. She cares about me, so we kept it a secret. We went straight to the registry, without ceremony. “You were busy abroad at the time, so we didn’t bother you.”

Caden raised an eyebrow, his voice laced with venomous mockery.

"Oh, so she's my sister-in-law."

The way he spat out the words “sister-in-law” seemed more like a slap than a title, leaving no doubt of his contempt for her.

Alice could feel the underlying mockery in every syllable.

And all thanks to her supposed husband, Joshua.

Her hand was shaking as she grabbed a tissue and wiped her hand vigorously, as if to cleanse herself of its filthy touch.

“It seems Alice is a bit of a germaphobe,” Caden observed, his tone a casual jab at her displeasure.

Joshua's expression darkened and the tension between them increased. He didn't expect her to humiliate him like this.

"I seem to have spoiled her too much," he muttered, his voice low and tight with irritation.

Caden's eyes flashed with a dangerous glint.

"If it is a serious illness, she should receive treatment. It could affect her role as a mother. You know how much our father has wanted to have a grandchild."

Hearing this, something flickered in Joshua's eyes.

Even though Alice, his wife, was right next to him, he went ahead and lied through his teeth.

“Thanks for your concern, Caden, but I have some good news for Dad. “I just haven’t gotten around to telling him yet.”

Caden's smile deepened, his gaze shifting to Alicia, who was about to end the charade. She silently excused herself and walked away, the sensual sway of her hips catching Caden's attention.

“How far along are you?” he asked significantly. “You don't look pregnant.”

didn't miss

"Just one month."

was both a threat

continuing the family line, would no doubt take his unborn grandson into account. Caden's smile hardened, and Joshua delivered the final blow with

better catch up, Caden. “I can’t always be one step

unfazed, waved his hand lazily.

onto the terrace, the cool night breeze caressing her skin.

called the director of the private cinema

found the

hesitated, looking

thoroughly and questioned all the staff, but… we really haven't been able

racing. “Do you have the contact information for

due to our privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information

His heart sank.

see,” she sighed in resignation. “Please let

an identical ring and passed it off

made it and it was

dinner, it started to

relatives began to come out

by her side as they walked to

bracelet at the auction, I can

the urge to roll her eyes. She didn't believe for a second that Joshua had changed his

buy my silence, huh?” His words were sharp,

have no desire to become entangled in

mocking tone struck a chord with her. Her jaw clenched and a bitter smile played on her

I

the inside of her cheek before

to leave this marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the

smile turned into something dark,

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

eyes narrowed,

don't care about anything

could barely contain her frustration, her breathing coming

find it,” he said coldly, “I'll assume you're keeping it because you still

that moment Joshua's phone

is so loud. I’m scared

Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without thinking

didn't even leave her

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