The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 44:

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Alice then put the business card in her purse.

“Lilliana has a powerful team behind her, with the Green family and Joshua supporting her. I need to gather enough evidence before I ask Jeffery for help,” Alicia said. “How much does he charge?”

Gerry thought for a moment and replied, “At least a million.”

Alice shudders at the figure.

He had recently received some money from Joshua, and Gerry had paid him for the song he composed.

However, there was still a lot of spending to be done.

Could he really afford to spend that much money?

Gerry noticed her hesitation and suggested, “Why don't you sign with me? “You could write and sing for me, and I’ll make sure you’re well compensated.”

Alice shook her head.

She appreciated Gerry's offer, but accepting it would tie her work to the entertainment industry, a path she wasn't sure she wanted to follow.

With her ongoing feud with Lilliana, entering show business would be a disaster for Alice. It would only drag her down and, what was worse, it could affect Gerry as well.

Alicia was not willing to take that risk, and Gerry did not pressure her.

The car soon stopped at Alice's house.

When she left, Gerry's gaze sharpened.

He looked straight at Caden. “You've been acting weird, man.”

Caden raised an eyebrow, surprised by how quickly Gerry had caught on. “What gave him away?”

“Really? It’s so obvious!” Gerry replied.

Caden smirked. “So you were pretending to be drunk in the booth, huh?”

Gerry paused for a moment before asking, “Who said I was faking it?”

at him. They didn't seem to agree. “What exactly is it about me that you find

by spreading lies and framing Alicia. You have the perfect

insight into the bitter

to the country. He knew it all too

him, disappointment clear in his

or am I? “What you're saying doesn't make

Caden stopped playing.

because she means

a hand on Caden's forehead.

hand away. “Jesus, get

Lilliana, and

passed over

much more important

was silent for a moment before saying, “Joshua nearly pushed Alicia to her breaking point,

to sleep and stop

let out

sounded, he had a knack for handling

a

with Alicia, you'll

his tone casual, Caden replied, “Alicia won't be working with

right now, and with all your persuasive skills, you

not persuasion, that’s manipulation,”

Gerry looked surprised again.

exactly a saint. Why are you suddenly

Caden didn't respond.

what I said. I know you and Alicia don't get along. There’s no way you’d

started rummaging through the car. "Did

why don't you help her when

doesn't need my help.

a faint smile

with that thought, and even

candles out of the bag and smelled

“Who would have thought you could make scented candles? What other

to answer. He knew she had many talents, but she was equally flawed

kissing left a lot to be desired, she didn't tolerate pain well and she became lazy as soon as she was

sensitive, but she lacked

could never last long enough. Caden couldn't help but wonder how he would manage to keep up with him in

her a box of scented candles.