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.

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

his head. “Nothing yet. The Green family has spared no expense and has hired big names to support Lilliana. “They will even make a personal appearance at the

Caden's deep eyes. “He's making such a fuss over an ordinary song, don't you

her success ensures us profits. I bet Mr. Yates is smoking because all his

remained expressionless, his

of Joshua, Hank suddenly remembered

Mr. Joshua Yates was caught sneaking out of Ms. Bennett’s house by a

rose slightly, a spark of interest flickering

walking on eggshells. “But I doubt

Caden snorted.

naive Alice he knew was not

his body couldn't take much

had any real intentions, Alicia

indifferent, almost bored. “Her

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 spread across his handsome face. “I thought you’d

greeted him politely, offering

waved at him, laughing. “Come on, call

graduation, they had gone their separate ways, but Alicia had once been the star of the school, not only

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

said, pointing at the microphone. “I’ll listen from

studio, his phone

Alicia just arrived to record,”

the phone, cold and disinterested.

international meeting, but the mention

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

would I

up, the sharp click cutting