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.

really going to let those

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

but Lilliana drugging me is a different story.

her fists and rolled up her shirt sleeves,

some of

her head. “I have my own ways of dealing with

adversity, couldn't help but sigh in admiration. It reminded

with Caden, you were

help but giggle at Monica's words, immediately thinking of

in the meeting room would have been in for a big surprise. Caden's expression must have been priceless, dark as a

help but

so funny, Alice?” Monica's eyes

mischievous smile that had threatened to give

It just seemed funny to me while I was eating, that's

Monica blinked in confusion.

you eating with your armpit

hand. She looked down to

"Nice photography skills."

rolling

appeared almost

"Satisfied with the size?"

I could imagine his trademark

lips and

Honestly, it's an

and another message appeared on his

than my pathetic brother. “It took me two minutes to break what he couldn’t

eyes widened as she realized the

and a rush of heat

the phone onto the table, but the words remained in her mind. Her pulse quickened

yourself, Mr. Ward. I've had hymen

at a chic bar, chuckled as he

his whiskey glass reflected off his sharp

Hopkins, his ever-inquisitive friend, raised an eyebrow from across

looking at now? You've put

the phone and setting it aside with an amused glint

he replied lazily, as if he were talking about something as trivial as the

his eyebrows raised

when are you so

bother to respond, instead opting to empty his glass of

swallowed, giving him a raw, magnetic appeal that

stayed by his side. His aloof nature made him

Gerry leaned

enough to