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.

team has bought all the trending hashtags; “they’ve been pushing Gerry’s new film score, claiming it’s going to

spared no expense and has hired big names

deep eyes. “He's making such a fuss over an ordinary song,

Yates isn't too thrilled with the situation. Lilliana works for us now, her success ensures us

however, remained expressionless,

Joshua,

caught sneaking out of Ms. Bennett’s house

of interest flickering briefly in his cold eyes.

as if walking on

Caden snorted.

was not made for

couldn't take much

had any real intentions, Alicia would probably fall into his

almost bored. “Her body,

Five days later.

music to her chest as she entered the recording studio, her heart racing. Gerry was already there, lounging by the door.

greeted him politely, offering a small smile.

“Come on, call me

witnessed every spit and stolen glance between her and Caden. After graduation, they had gone their separate ways, but Alicia had once been the star of the school, not only for her talent, but for the

state-of-the-art equipment and an arranging team that

ahead and sit down,” Gerry said, pointing at the microphone. “I’ll

studio, his

in time. Alicia just arrived

came through the phone,

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

with amusement. “You're not coming? It's the

a sneer. “Why would I waste my time listening to a monkey

that, I hung up, the sharp click cutting

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