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.

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

family has spared no expense and has hired big names to support Lilliana.

glint flashed in Caden's deep eyes. “He's making such a fuss

Mr. Joshua Yates isn't 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 lining our pockets

however, remained expressionless, his gaze

the mention of Joshua, Hank

way, Mr. Ward, Mr. Joshua Yates was caught sneaking out of Ms. Bennett’s house by a paparazzo earlier

of interest flickering briefly

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

Caden snorted.

naive Alice he knew was not made for mind

body couldn't take

had any real intentions, Alicia would probably fall into

tone was indifferent, almost bored. “Her

Five days later.

entered the recording studio, her heart racing. Gerry was already there, lounging

greeted him politely, offering a small

on,

had gone their separate ways, but Alicia had once been the star of the school, not only for her talent, but for the way she always

equipment and an arranging team that

pointing at the

soon as he left the studio, his phone buzzed. It

in time. Alicia just arrived to record,” Gerry informed him

through the phone, cold

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

his tongue, his voice dripping with amusement. “You're not coming? It's the first time

I waste

hung up, the sharp click