The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 16:

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Alice had been playing cards for two hours and was starting to get bored. She decided to change games, hoping for a change of peace.

His luck soon improved. He won the first two rounds without much effort.

During the third round, a tall figure appeared behind her. The presence was strong and impossible to miss. Alicia didn't need to look to know it was Caden.

He walked past her and sat down, replacing the player in front of him.

Alice gathered her cards and gave him a small smile. “Mr. Ward, are you finally done with your busy schedule?”

Once Caden was settled, he collected each letter elegantly, exuding an air of refinement. Despite this, he fit into the casual atmosphere effortlessly. “I wasn't busy. “I just didn’t feel like seeing you,” he replied calmly.

Alice's lips moved in response.

Neither of them brought up the subject immediately.

“What happened to Lilliana’s face?” Caden asked casually, as if it were a trivial matter.

Alicia kept her explanation brief, given the other players around them. “He lost his temper and ended up hitting his face with my hand,” she said nonchalantly.

Caden paused for a moment before placing down a five. Alicia didn't hesitate. “Four twos,” she announced as she laid out the cards on the table.

Caden looked up and stared at her, lowering his voice. “Miss Bennett, I played a five.”

Unfazed, Alice replied, "So what? It's bigger than four twos?"

The silence that followed was deafening, leaving the other player visibly uncomfortable.

Caden threw his card on the table and passed his turn.

Alicia rolled a three.

trying to keep

smiling as

to her leaned over and whispered, "Miss, you just threw

replied, “I’m

player looked between Caden and Alicia, feeling awkward. “What a strange way to flirt,”

directly. Turning to Caden, she said, "Let's keep it simple. Whoever finishes their

the game itself. He played another card, indicating that he agreed to her

managing to win the round. She clapped her hands

placing his cards

He had almost nothing left, and yet you couldn't beat

revealed, the player was stunned. “A straight flush? Why didn’t

her victory, only to realize that Caden had allowed it. Suddenly, the

clear the table and

“Why did you let me win

that he wasn't interested in answering. Then, his lips curved into a slight smile. "Even if

replied casually and abruptly, "Mr. Ward, you seem

earned my

so it’s his skills that impress you,” Alice said with a hint of sarcasm. “I thought you were only buying his company to get back to

his comment. He accepted her words easily

her sincerity. “Have you slept with your lover?” she

just with his wife,” Caden

She quickly corrected

subject, but her flushed ears betrayed her. She couldn't shake off the memory of that night, no matter how hard

yet she had the nerve to lie about something as daring as a hymen repair. The

divorce? Weren’t you making a fuss about that

speechless. Her comment had struck

worth ten dollars, and now it