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.

are not in the wrong

a hundred degrees. Alice's clammy hands

that means...

He didn't even blink.

"Yes. It was me."

No… Oh, God, no!

if her world had turned upside

in his chair lazily,

still don't believe me?" he asked

fingers moved elegantly, revealing a ring that sparkled in

expression changed abruptly and she lunged for

to have anticipated it, gently lifting his arm

off guard, stumbled

sudden impact left her momentarily breathless, and his familiar scent filled her

and mocking, rumbled

desperate to hug

instinctively tried to pull away, but Caden's arm fell, holding her

the ring anymore?” His voice was almost mocking, the underlying trap

It was obviously a

would be a constant thorn in his side. But leaving it to Caden? This

a hard place, she took a moment to carefully weigh her options. Then, determined, she set her gaze

have to do

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

"Sit down first."

thigh suggestively,

with disgust on

"Ew, don't be disgusted."

are not seriously negotiating, dear sister-in-law,” Caden said, clearly revealing in

her teeth, Alice reluctantly

before sitting down, he asked in

will you

"Sit down first."

refusing to be at

you promise

his fingers and held it up

in the blink of an eye, and she slumped heavily onto

her body seeped through the thin fabric

intimacy of the moment unbearable.

around and give

slightly, realizing his patience had

evil glint never left his

something and the ring will

in a storm of frustration

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

"Exactly."