The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 97:

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Alice remained silent for about ten seconds, leaving the room in an awkward silence.

Hank, though outwardly calm, was internally panicked, worried that Alice might disconnect the call. After a brief pause, Alice finally spoke.

"Caden asked me to come here on some business, correct?"

She was skeptical of Caden's motives, but she knew Hank was no fool.

“It seems Caden has something important to discuss,” Hank admitted, surprised by his frankness.

"Mr. Ward gave no specific reason for the meeting. He only insisted that I make sure you were here in twenty minutes."

“Did he mention anything in particular?” Alice asked. Hank paused, then replied, “I mentioned the Gray family.”

Alice understood.

He paused for a moment, thoughtful.

To break the silence, Hank added jokingly, "Although Mr. Ward isn't planning a striptease, I'd be willing to do one if it would ensure his arrival."

Alice giggled at this, but then turned gloomy.

"It's alarming how much Caden pushes everyone to their limits."

Hank felt conflicted.

The job was well-paid, but challenging often. He awkwardly reminded her, “Mrs. Bennett, we only have twenty minutes, and five have already passed.”

"Okay, I'll be right there," Alice confirmed.

was touched by his kindness, thinking it was no wonder Caden valued

arrived at the company

a coffee. “Thank you,

coffee, Alice felt a pang of guilt, wondering if

motioned for him

Alice and agreed continued.

security, Hank glanced at the monitor and

asked, unable to contain his curiosity at the variety of

safety was paramount, no matter the

she

difficult to explain, she opted to leave her bag outside, hoping to ease Hank's

Instead, he knocked on the door of the CEO's office to announce her. Both Caden and Alicia clearly understood the

and insistence, Caden

Alice asked cautiously, “Have you

“Just because you’re on my lap, you think I’m

gaze fixed on her

leaned closer to

lips were about to meet, Caden tilted his head, his lips brushing his cheek as he asked, “Do you know what

her composure, Alice replied, “One

his intentions, she looked into his dark, piercing

worried that I might take things

instinctive confidence, Alice

“And why?” I insisted.

recalled firmly.

breath warming her

reminded him, “Remember that I have

her heart pounding under her intense

she tried

pulled her into

catching her off guard. She was clearly at a disadvantage at the moment. Sensing his dominance, she inhaled deeply, trying to