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.

been pushing Gerry’s new film score, claiming it’s going to be amazing.” Caden's voice

yet. The Green family has spared no expense and has hired big names to support

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

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

expressionless,

of Joshua, Hank suddenly remembered

Yates was caught sneaking out of Ms. Bennett’s house by a paparazzo earlier

interest flickering briefly in his cold eyes. “Old flames

walking on eggshells. “But I doubt Miss Bennett is

Caden snorted.

was not made for mind

couldn't take much

real intentions, Alicia would

indifferent, almost bored. “Her body,

Five days later.

clutched 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 spread across his handsome face. “I thought

politely, offering a small smile.

laughing. “Come on,

separate ways, but Alicia had once been the star of the school, not

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

Gerry said, pointing at

soon as he left the studio, his

just arrived to record,”

through the phone, cold

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

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

“Why would I waste my time listening to a monkey

that, I hung up, the sharp click cutting the