Chapter 20:

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Lilliana felt Joshua's words hit her deeply, but she forced herself to keep her composure. "I'm not afraid of him. I just don't feel like writing the song myself."

Joshua replied, “Just compose something and get it over with. Alicia has been married for two years, sitting at home cooking and taking care of everything. She has forgotten everything. She is nothing special. Why bother with her?”

Lilliana pouted, clearly dissatisfied. “Are you really not willing to spend the money on me? Fine, I’ll do it myself.”

In a firm tone, Joshua replied, “Lilliana, you know I would spend anything on you. It's not that I don't want to, but in this case it's not worth it. Stop acting like that.”

Lilliana bit her lip in frustration. She knew how much Joshua had pampered her over the past two years. He had spent millions on her without a second thought.

“Okay,” Lilliana agreed, although it was clear she wasn’t entirely happy.

That same night, when Joshua returned home from work, something unexpected awaited him. As soon as he walked through the door, a gentle figure threw herself into his arms.

The room was dark, but the strong scent of perfume filled the air, with an intoxicating effect that quickly awakened something inside her.

He clung to Lilliana, kissing her roughly as his hands roamed her body with clear intent. Knowing exactly what he wanted, Lilliana responded eagerly.

"Turn on the lights. I want to see you, hubby."

The word “hubby” sparked something in Joshua’s mind, making him remember his early days with Alicia. He remembered how she had shyly called him “hubby,” her eyes filled with sincerity and love. Back then, Alicia’s emotions had been raw and real. All she had ever wanted was his affection.

by the neck. His voice was harsh. “Don't light up.

emotions, Lilliana responded with a

million in cash to Iris. Along with the money, he left a note that read:

to you in ten days," Iris

outrageous. “Have days? The movie is coming out next month, and Gerry

ignored Lilliana's complaint. "Good things come to those who

that, Lilliana stopped arguing. “Okay. Just make sure it’s ready before

I get the company to create a fantastic marketing campaign and release another hit song, my market value will skyrocket. And when I become famous, I will personally deliver the first signed copy to your ex-wife. I want to see her face when she

a superficial answer. At that moment, he couldn't care less about Lilliana's rise to stardom. What excited him most was imagining Alicia's reaction once she was

when it came, he would have no one

to work, curious to know if Alice

afternoon, his assistant came in with some

at the greasy smell of

home, did not know how to cook and had become accustomed to taking

before that, Alicia had always cooked for Joshua. She worked hard to gain his favor, always taking care of him

realized how much his cooking had influenced his refined palate. He hadn't realized it at the time, but those seemingly trivial

some shopping bags when she saw Joshua leaning against

and dapper appearance seemed out of place in the building, a stark contrast to

out a puff of smoke,

yet?”

if he were a stranger, Alice replied coldly: "What do

to be so suspicious of me,” Joshua said with a soft smile. “I didn't come here to do anything bad. “I just wanted to see

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