The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 40:

? ? ? ? ?

Alice had also begun to notice that someone had been discreetly helping her behind the scenes.

His first instinct was to call Monica.

When Monica answered, she sounded frustrated. “I hired trolls to trash Lilliana online,” she admitted. “But I don't have the money to censor searches. Those things cost a fortune, and my dad blocked my credit card. “I’m sick of him.”

Alicia thought about Monica's words, and only one other person came to mind: Gerry.

Without delay, he called him, and his suspicions were confirmed.

Feeling a little uncomfortable, Alice said quietly, “It's just gossip, people talking behind my back. It's not like they're physically harming me. You really didn’t need to waste your money on this…”

Gerry, comfortably lying down, put her on speakerphone but didn't answer right away. Instead, he looked at Caden, who was sitting across from him.

Caden, his long legs crossed casually, had his eyes glued to his phone, scrolling mindlessly. He gave no sign of joining the conversation.

Undeterred, Gerry turned his attention back to Alicia. “I didn't spend that much,” he finally replied. “The real help came from another big shot.”

Alice frowned, confused. “Who is this mysterious benefactor?”

Once again, Gerry's gaze shifted to Caden, but he didn't reveal the answer right away, instead choosing to mock her.

“Are you free?” he asked, smoothly moving on to another topic. “Come on. “We can chat, have some fun, and I’ll introduce you to this ‘big fish.’”

Alice took the hint immediately.

She had always had a good working relationship with Gerry, and now that she was in a bind, he was helping her out by offering her the chance to meet someone powerful. That was how things worked: mutual benefits, carefully cultivated relationships.

"What's that big fish like?" she asked. "I'd like to give him something."

Hearing this, Gerry's eyes sparkled with mischief. "He's… well, let's just say he's not as strong as he used to be. Maybe you could get him some Viagra."

Alice was momentarily speechless, and then replied with dry humor: 'Mr Hopkins, do you happen to have any shady side business?'

Gerry couldn't help but laugh. "If they ever come to an agreement, it will be a miracle."

of understanding flashed in Alice's

was hinting

the call, Gerry couldn't help but lick his lips and smile. "I'm

After a few seconds of silence,

intrigued. “What do you mean

unreadable. Just then, a light knock on the door

warm smile and announced, “Mr. “Ward, Mr. Hopkins, your drinks have arrived.” Behind him followed a

right away. Instead, they slid gracefully into

pulling her close as she giggled, taking a sip of her drink from him. He leaned back in his

even acknowledge the girl sitting next

cold and distant, as if he were studying her rather than savoring the moment. The girl, unaccustomed to such

Ward,” she said in a soft, hopeful tone, “would you like something to eat?

“No need,” he said flatly, turning his head away as if his presence repulsed him. “And keep your

faltered, clearly surprised

as wealthy as Caden didn't

closer despite her reluctance. “Tell me

an uneasy tone in

anticipation, nodding quickly, confident that

Alice stepped in. The air in the private room was filled with

wiping her

curiosity piqued, her eyes scanning the girl before settling on

her?” he asked, his lips curling into a subtle

“Not me. It was Caden. “He was the one who bullied her

naturally shifted to

signature black shirt that clung to his sculpted torso, making even the most mundane color look dangerously

his presence alone radiated a charm that was hard to resist. Despite his coldness, he had an inexplicable magnetism

when Caden's touch seemed so matter-of-fact, so devastatingly skilled. A strange emotion stirred within her as a thought crossed her

use those same skillful hands with other women

blinked, a glint of mischief in

said softly, a mocking tone in his voice. “Impotent men

raised his head, his gaze locked with his eyes, his eyes

laughter broke the silence. “That's exactly what happened! That girl tried her best to seduce him, and what did Caden do? “I have forced

popped out of their

twitched, and he

voice interrupted the moment, his tone quiet and eerie. “There are far more wicked things, Miss

felt a lump in her