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

head. “Nothing yet. The Green family has spared no expense and has hired big names

“He's making such a fuss over an

Lilliana works for us now, her success ensures us profits. I bet Mr. Yates is

remained expressionless, his

mention of Joshua, Hank suddenly remembered

Joshua Yates was caught sneaking out of

a spark of interest flickering

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

Caden snorted.

Alice he knew was not

couldn't

real intentions, Alicia would probably fall into

almost bored. “Her

Five days later.

heart racing. Gerry was already there, lounging by the door. His usual charming smile

offering a

“Come on, call me Gerry

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

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

sit down,” Gerry said, pointing at the

he left the studio,

just arrived to record,”

the phone, cold and

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

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

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

that, I hung up, the sharp click cutting the conversation