The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 21:

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Joshua's expression froze and a chill ran through him.

The mistress he had once boasted about with pride now felt like a bitter burden, a source of humiliation every time Alice spoke her name.

When the call connected, Alice hung up quickly, without losing her composure.

“I know how hard you’ve worked to rise in the Green family,” he said quietly. “It would be a real shame to ruin all that for a simple meal, don't you think?”

Joshua stood there speechless, his mind clouded with confusion. What the hell was happening to him?

Alicia had always been a mere stepping stone on his path, just like Lilliana.

Alicia turned her back on him, as if he didn't matter to her anymore. "We're divorced, Joshua. Let's stay away from each other. You can show yourself outside."

Her rejection, though expected, hit him like a ton of bricks. He froze, watching her retreating figure.

Suddenly, a burning question escaped her lips. “Has Caden slept with you?”

Alicia didn't even look back. "You have no right to pry into my personal life."

“Alicia, we may be divorced, but Caden is not someone you should be getting involved with. Do you understand?” His voice was calm, but the warning in it was unmistakable.

Unfazed, Alice continued towards the door. She paused briefly to lean against it, her body slightly relaxed, though tension still marked her face.

After a moment's hesitation, he turned the knob and entered, closing the door behind him with a firm click.

Alicia took out her phone and started buying some things online. Meanwhile, in Caden's office…

Hank stood next to Caden, methodically reporting the significant events of the day.

new film score, claiming it’s going to be amazing.” Caden's voice remained flat, revealing little emotion. “They seem confident. Any news from

has hired big names to support

Caden's deep eyes. “He's making such a fuss over an ordinary song, don't you

too thrilled with the situation. Lilliana works for us now, her success ensures us profits. I bet Mr. Yates is smoking because all his hard work is

however, remained expressionless,

mention of Joshua, Hank suddenly remembered

Yates was caught sneaking

eyebrows rose slightly, a spark of interest flickering briefly in his cold

say,” Hank replied cautiously, as if walking on eggshells. “But I doubt Miss Bennett

Caden snorted.

naive Alice he knew was not made

couldn't take much

any real intentions, Alicia would probably fall into

tone was indifferent, almost

Five days later.

already there, lounging by the door. His usual charming smile spread across

offering a small smile.

him, laughing. “Come on,

and Caden. After graduation, they had gone their separate ways, but Alicia had once been the star of the

into the recording studio, gleaming with state-of-the-art equipment and an arranging

said, pointing

as he left the studio,

in time. Alicia just arrived to record,” Gerry

through the phone,

lead an international meeting, but the mention of Alicia, as always, distracted

dripping with amusement. “You're not coming? It's the first time your arch-enemy

lips curled into a sneer. “Why would I waste my time listening to

the sharp click cutting the conversation