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.

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

spared no expense and has hired big names to support Lilliana. “They will even make a personal appearance at the movie premiere to support

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

say 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

expressionless, his gaze

Joshua, Hank suddenly

and by the way, Mr. Ward, Mr. Joshua Yates was caught sneaking out of Ms.

flickering briefly

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

Caden snorted.

naive Alice he knew was

body couldn't take

Alicia would

almost

Five days later.

the recording studio, her heart racing. Gerry was already there, lounging by the door. His usual

greeted him politely, offering a

at him, laughing. “Come on, call

in the day. Gerry had always been Caden's best friend and had 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 way she always kept Caden at arm's length. On a spiritual level, she

equipment and

Gerry said, pointing at

studio,

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

voice came through the phone,

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

It's the first time your

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

hung up, the sharp click