The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 8:

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Alicia let out a dry laugh before casually pulling two fancy knives, a canister of pepper spray, and a handful of other self-defense gadgets from her bag.

The crash of metal and plastic left Hank completely speechless.

“Miss Bennett, my boss just wants to return your belongings, not… kidnap you,” he finally managed, staring in disbelief at the woman’s small arsenal.

Alice blushed embarrassedly.

“Sure… I’m sorry.”

She then lifted the hem of her skirt to remove a small stun gun strapped to her thigh.

Hank's mouth twitched, struggling to suppress his amusement.

Of all the women seeking Caden's attention, eager to secure a place at his side, none had appeared prepared for battle. He'd seen countless beautiful dresses in this line of work, but Alicia… well, she was the first to pair her dress with weapons, looking like she was ready to take Caden down herself.

Hank chuckled. No wonder Caden always seemed so intrigued around him. He was the perfect match for his boss: an unbreakable nemesis.

After receiving the signal from inside, Hank stepped aside and opened the door.

"You can come in now."

Alice took a deep breath. She had steeled herself during the journey, convinced that she would not let him shake her.

But as soon as she entered the office and saw the man behind the desk, her walled fortress instantly crumbled.

No, it couldn't be.

“Caden?” she squealed.

As if hearing the cowardice in her own voice, Alice straightened her posture and lowered her voice.

"What are you doing here?"

Caden, dressed in an impeccable suit that perfectly outlined his masculine figure, looked up lazily.

His posture was relaxed, almost too casual, as if he had been waiting for her all along.

"Why wouldn't I be here?"

Alice's head swam. How the hell was this man so calm? She, on the other hand, felt like she was trapped in an endless nightmare.

Clinging to the hope that this was all a big mistake, she fumbled for her phone to double-check the address.

Caden's lips curved into a slight, knowing smile.

not in

Alice's clammy hands trembled as she slowly raised her gaze to meet

that means...

He didn't even blink.

"Yes. It was me."

No… Oh, God, no!

as if her world

watching her unravel, leaned back in his chair lazily, his eyes

believe me?" he

a ring that sparkled in

changed abruptly and she

have anticipated it, gently lifting his arm out of

caught off guard, stumbled forward, colliding with

momentarily breathless, and his familiar scent filled

and mocking, rumbled

desperate to

instinctively tried to

ring anymore?” His voice was almost

mind raced. It was obviously

ring, Joshua would be a constant thorn in his side. But leaving it to Caden? This cunning man's plans would be infinitely

moment to carefully weigh her options. Then, determined, she set

do I have to do to

amusement, his gaze lingering on her blushing ears. A wicked grin curved his

"Sit down first."

slapped her thigh suggestively, making

looked at him with disgust

"Ew, don't be disgusted."

not seriously negotiating, dear sister-in-law,” Caden

her teeth, Alice

before sitting down, he asked in a tense

will

"Sit down first."

to be at his mercy, shook

you promise

twisted the ring between his fingers and

in the blink of an eye, and

seeped through the thin fabric of her skirt, an unpleasant sensation spreading across her

moment unbearable. Every second in

and give

faltered slightly, realizing his patience had worn

though the evil glint never

Make me feel something and the ring

in a storm of frustration

"I'm your sister-in-law!"

"Exactly."