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.

spared no expense and has hired big names to support Lilliana. “They will even make

in Caden's deep eyes. “He's making

her success ensures us

however, remained expressionless, his

of Joshua, Hank

Joshua Yates was caught sneaking

rose slightly, a spark of interest flickering briefly

cautiously, as if walking on eggshells. “But I doubt Miss Bennett is

Caden snorted.

was

his body couldn't take much

intentions, Alicia would probably fall into his

was indifferent, almost bored. “Her body,

Five days later.

to her chest as she entered the recording studio, her heart racing. Gerry was already there, lounging by the

politely, offering a small smile.

“Come on, call me

classmates back 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

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

said, pointing at the microphone. “I’ll

studio, his phone buzzed. It was

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

voice came through the phone, cold

but the

clicked his tongue, his voice dripping with amusement. “You're not coming? It's the first time your arch-enemy has

a sneer. “Why would I waste

up, the sharp click cutting the conversation