The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 31:

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As Alicia and Caden approached the restaurant entrance, they saw Gerry coming out. He stood right between them and asked, “Did you guys run into any problems on the way here?”

Caden replied nonchalantly, “They took care of everything.”

Gerry still seemed a little uneasy as he pressed on. “Did you really find something? Thank goodness you went to check it out. But why were you so anxious to find Alice at that time?”

Caden paused for a moment, casting a quick glance at Alicia.

"I lost something and needed to check the locker room. It's an apartment," he explained.

"What the hell?" Alice muttered to herself.

She could guess what he meant by that. “Caden, you’re crazy,” he growled.

Gerry frowned, confused. “What are you talking about?” To flathead? What is that exactly?”

Alice remained silent, choosing not to answer.

Caden smiled slightly, clearly enjoying the exchange.

Once they entered the private room, Alicia turned to Gerry and asked, “Lilliana had a major incident today. As her boss, why didn’t Caden do anything about it?”

Gerry laughed at his question. “Caden bought the company Lilliana works for fun. He’s a laid-back boss who doesn’t stress about things.”

"But with such a great loss, don't you care at all?" Alice persisted.

“A loss?” Gerry nearly burst out laughing. “You've been arguing with Caden for so long and you still don't get it.”

Alice's curiosity increased. "Lilliana is now under your supervision. Their interests are tied together. How is it possible that there are no losses involved?"

made any public announcement about it. Now, with the promotion of Lilliana’s new song, all the money Joshua and

there,

strategy was designed to outwit

knew Joshua held a grudge against him. He was always eager

funds, he would no doubt redirect money from his own company to keep up

end, all of Joshua's efforts were

Lilliana was exposed for lip-syncing and the logical thing was for her

losses and, in the process,

turned her

a slow drag on his

his lips, a mixture of sophistication and

help muttering, 'Clever.' He really was

the ash off his cigarette and nonchalantly commented,

you

on

with a surprise,

the dressing room to look for me, your intention was to praise me?" I

chuckling as he said, “Did your dignity

lips together, trying to hide her

the interaction

tired of fighting?” Gerry asked thoughtfully. “This time, you're both targeting Joshua. Why don’t you put aside your differences

Alice's smile quickly faded.

and his eyebrows furrowed impatiently as he processed

“I can’t ally myself with someone

Gerry stood, momentarily speechless.

tension in the air, he cleared his throat and suggested, “Would

her head. “I'll pass.

showing that he had no interest in

He asked with genuine curiosity, “Do you

her juice and replied, "I remember you don't hang out with Joshua very much.