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.

in the wrong

drop a hundred degrees. Alice's clammy hands trembled as she slowly raised her gaze to meet

means...

He didn't even blink.

"Yes. It was me."

No… Oh, God, no!

felt as if her world had turned upside

his chair lazily, his eyes never leaving

he asked in a

revealing a ring that sparkled in

expression changed abruptly and she lunged for the

it,

stumbled forward, colliding with his

breathless, and his familiar scent filled

soft and mocking,

desperate to

rose up Alicia's neck, her ears burning with embarrassment. She instinctively tried to pull away, but Caden's arm fell, holding her

is this? You don't want the ring anymore?” His voice was almost

It was

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

carefully weigh her options. Then, determined, she set her gaze on Caden and asked

do I have to do

gaze lingering on her

"Sit down first."

slapped her thigh suggestively,

at him with disgust on her

"Ew, don't be disgusted."

not seriously negotiating, dear

teeth, Alice

he

down, will you

"Sit down first."

at his mercy, shook her head

you

his fingers and held

the blink of an eye, and she slumped

from her body seeped through the thin fabric of her skirt, an unpleasant

pulse quickened, the intimacy of the moment unbearable. Every

around and give it to

faltered slightly, realizing his patience

the evil glint never left

feel something and the ring

swirled in a storm of frustration as she

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

"Exactly."