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.

has bought all the trending hashtags; “they’ve been pushing Gerry’s new film score, claiming it’s going to be amazing.” Caden's voice remained flat, revealing little emotion.

hired big names to support Lilliana. “They will even

deep eyes. “He's making

Yates isn't too thrilled with the situation. Lilliana works for us now, her success ensures us profits. I bet Mr. Yates is smoking

however, remained expressionless, his gaze

Joshua,

was caught sneaking out of Ms. Bennett’s

flickering briefly in his cold eyes. “Old

if walking on eggshells. “But I doubt Miss Bennett is that

Caden snorted.

naive Alice he knew was not made for mind

couldn't

Alicia would probably

was indifferent, almost

Five days later.

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

greeted him politely, offering a small smile.

“Come on, call me Gerry

and had witnessed every spit and stolen glance between her and Caden. After graduation, they had gone their separate ways, but

led her into the recording studio, gleaming with state-of-the-art equipment and

pointing at

soon as he left the studio, his phone buzzed.

in time. Alicia just arrived to

through the phone,

about to lead an international meeting, but the mention

his tongue, his voice dripping with amusement. “You're not coming? It's the first time your arch-enemy has recorded a song. Don’t you want front row

“Why would I waste my

hung up, the