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.

let those two

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

about their relationship, but Lilliana drugging me is a different story. I

up her shirt sleeves, as if she were

of my

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

seeing her friend so composed in the face of adversity, couldn't help but sigh in admiration. It reminded her of the

were fighting with Caden, you were

immediately thinking of her little

plan, those present in the meeting room would have been in for a big surprise. Caden's expression must have been

help but smile at

funny, Alice?” Monica's eyes narrowed

recovered her composure, suppressing the mischievous smile

nothing. It just seemed funny to me while

Monica blinked in confusion.

eating

phone buzzed in her hand. She looked down to see a text

"Nice photography skills."

snorted, rolling

message appeared almost

"Satisfied with the size?"

text, I could imagine his

lips and quickly

small. Honestly, it's

message appeared on his

yeah? Well, it's still better than my pathetic brother. “It took

eyes widened as she realized the

and a rush of heat rushed to her

she dropped the phone onto the table, but the words remained in her mind. Her pulse quickened in irritation as she picked up the phone

yourself, Mr. Ward. I've had

a chic bar, chuckled

glass reflected off his sharp features and his lips curved into a devilishly

friend, raised

looking at now? You've put

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

replied lazily, as if he were talking about something

suddenly, his

are you

instead opting to empty his

him a raw, magnetic appeal that

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

curiosity, Gerry leaned

to get through that… peculiar condition