The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 66:

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Joshua chuckled lightly. “We were married for years. “Ties like that don’t just disappear.”

Jerald, always in tune with his son, understood without words. He waved his hand dismissively, recalling his own past. “They're just women. Have fun if you want. I’m not involved.”

Joshua turned serious. “As for the Green family, I have everything under control. There will be no problems.”

Jerald agreed. “As long as you're sure.”

His thoughts then drifted to Caden, frowning. “Caden holds a grudge. “I lost my temper today, and I’m not sure what I might do next.” The way Caden had looked at him earlier reminded him all too much of Caden's grandfather: intense, cold, and brooding. At only twenty-five, Caden looked ready to take on the world.

Joshua, sensing Jerald’s concern, reassured him, “He’s your son. What can I really do? “If he had real power, he wouldn’t have gone down without a fight.”

Jerald closed his eyes briefly, considering his son's words. Joshua handed him a glass of water and continued, “I’ve been looking into Caden’s assets overseas since he returned. He's been hiding things well. “I suspect he’s keeping some secrets.”

Jerald frowned. “What kind of secrets?”

"Something big. Financial problems or worse. His pride wouldn't allow him to come back just to compete for an inheritance, unless there's something more."

Jerald’s expression softened as the idea sank in. It made sense. Furthermore, given the scope of the Yates empire, why would Caden willingly give up the inheritance?

Still, as long as Jerald remained in control, Caden could do nothing.

“We have her mother to thank for that,” Jerald murmured, “giving me everything she had.” He looked at Joshua, offering a rare compliment. “Alicia reminds me of her.”

Joshua smiled. “Thanks for your guidance, Dad.”

Jerald took a sip of water, pondering for a moment. He knew Joshua had a knack for pleasing people, but he also knew deep down that Joshua wasn't on Caden's level.

You don't need to put so much effort into the

darkened briefly, but he hid any

replied calmly, hiding his thoughts. As he left the study,

doing here?” he asked, approaching her. Noticing that something didn't fit, he added: “Are

truly shocked. "You were just talking in there, but why did

hint of sarcasm in his tone. “Caden has a temper, and he always manages to irritate Dad.

"I see," Alice murmured.

sound deafening. Thunder rumbled loudly, making Alice's

amused. “It's just thunder,” he said, laughing.

how unaffected he was, asked casually: "Do

widening. “I like everything Caden is

heart sank at

could someone like Caden be afraid

humor, replied: “Do you know how his mother

fingers. “No,” she murmured

a decade ago, his mother died in childbirth at the hospital. It was pouring rain, and Caden was standing in the hospital entrance, soaked and nearly

shiver running

a similar scene

an unexpected surge of compassion for Caden. Witnessing the sudden death of someone close to him was a pain that could never be forgotten, and yet

Alice realized that she no longer recognized

wrong? Are you okay?” I asked in a

and my stomach isn't feeling very well. Go eat. “I’ll rest a

asked, "Is a little cold

hesitated, unsure of

looked at her knowingly. “How about a little surprise tonight?” he suggested, his tone

felt a surge of anger well up inside her, but before she could

the screen, Joshua gestured for