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.

trending hashtags; “they’ve been pushing Gerry’s new film score, claiming it’s going to

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

playful glint flashed in Caden's deep eyes. “He's making

the situation. Lilliana works for us now, her success ensures us profits. I bet Mr. Yates is smoking because all his hard work

expressionless, his

of Joshua, Hank suddenly remembered

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

slightly, a spark of interest flickering

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

Caden snorted.

he knew was not

couldn't take

had any real intentions, Alicia would probably

tone was indifferent, almost

Five days later.

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

greeted him politely, offering a small smile.

laughing. “Come on,

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

and

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

left the studio, his

in time. Alicia just arrived to

through the phone, cold and disinterested.

was about to lead an international meeting, but the mention

the first time your arch-enemy has recorded a song. Don’t you

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

I hung up, the sharp click