The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 12:

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Caden's gaze shifted to Hank, his eyes hard as steel. The silence that followed was suffocating, seeing into every corner of the room like a thick fog.

Hank could feel the tension tightening in his chest, and a chill ran down his spine. Swallowing, he straightened his posture and stammered,

"I'm sorry, Mr. Ward. It was my mistake. You have full authority to handle this as you see fit."

Caden's lips moved in a slight, scornful smile.

“Hmm, no end-of-year bonus for you, Hank. Good thing, since I’ve been thinking about upgrading my car.”

Despite the cold comment, Hank kept his composure and obediently launched into his brief report on the day's failed meeting.

He lowered his voice as he got to the fine details.

"Mr Joshua Yates, however, sent some rather generous gifts and deposited a hefty sum into our account. He said it was just a small gesture to ensure that Lilliana's future is safe and sound."

Joshua's obvious attempt to secure a favor made Caden chuckle quietly.

It also reminded him of the look on Alice's face before she left that morning. What could she be up to now?

A glint of anticipation flashed in Caden's eyes as he finally spoke again.

"This woman, Lilliana..."

I have paused deliberately, giving Hank a meaningful look.

Hank, ever attentive, obediently acknowledged.

«She made her debut in show business thanks to the financial support of her family. For a while she remained unnoticed, but last year she hit the jackpot with a hit song and shot to fame overnight. Since then, her popularity has continued to grow. I will compile all the details about her career and send them to you by email shortly.»

Caden remained impassive, almost bored.

"Since you've already bought your ticket, I won't waste the opportunity. Tell Joshua: I'll make sure his precious lover is well taken care of."

Now that she had the ring, Alicia took Monica out for a lavish dinner at one of the city's finest restaurants. The two clinked crystal glasses together merrily, the crackling sound echoing throughout the room.

Monica wrinkled her nose in disgust.

“I would never have imagined that Lilliana would stoop so low as to become someone’s mistress.” She rolled her eyes before adding: “And getting pregnant before getting married? If her fans find out, there will be a full-blown scandal!”

Alicia took a measured sip of her drink and a slight, knowing smile curved her lips.

“She's playing with fire,” he mused quietly. “And she'll get burned in the end. She got pregnant too early. When she gives birth, it will be impossible to hide it. Sooner or later, she’ll slip up.”

However, Monica was still seeing things with indignation, her eyes shining.

going to let those two

had long since left any desire for revenge behind. Her voice was calm, her words

but Lilliana drugging me is a different story. I won't

rolled up her shirt sleeves, as if she were preparing

gather some of my men to deal with

Alice gave a small laugh, shaking her head. “I have my own ways of

the face of adversity, couldn't

Caden, you were so alive, with your fiery

words, immediately thinking of her little

for a big surprise. Caden's expression must have

couldn't help but smile at

Alice?” Monica's eyes

the mischievous smile that

funny to me

Monica blinked in confusion.

eating with your armpit

in her hand. She looked down to see

"Nice photography skills."

rolling

message appeared

"Satisfied with the size?"

I could imagine his trademark smirk. How

moved her lips and quickly typed a

small. Honestly, it's

and another message

brother. “It took me two minutes to break what he couldn’t after

her eyes widened as

beat and a rush of

phone onto the table, but the words remained in her

flatter yourself, Mr. Ward. I've

lit booth at a chic bar, chuckled as he

whiskey glass reflected off his sharp features and his lips curved into

raised an eyebrow from across the

looking at now? You've put on that

just shook his head, closing the phone and setting it aside with an

married woman," he replied lazily, as if he were talking about something

his eyebrows

are

opting to empty his glass of liquor in

him a raw,

appearance, women rarely stayed by his side. His aloof nature made him

Gerry leaned slightly

to get