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.

by his kindness, thinking it was no

the company in exactly eighteen

greeted her with a coffee. “Thank

guilt, wondering if her manipulations had caused

motioned for

Alice and agreed continued.

Hank glanced at the monitor and saw something

unable to contain his curiosity at the variety

Caden's safety was paramount, no matter the

then awkwardly clarified as she touched

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

trusted her and didn't take the bag. Instead, he knocked on the door of the CEO's office to announce her. Both Caden and Alicia clearly

mix of persuasion and insistence, Caden made

asked cautiously, “Have you decided to accompany

because you’re on my lap, you think I’m easy

gaze fixed on

closer

his head, his lips brushing his cheek

composure, Alice replied,

his intentions, she looked into his dark,

I might take things

confidence, Alice

“And why?” I insisted.

participation,” Alice recalled firmly. Assertively, she added, “You will

laughed at her assertiveness, his breath warming her face and sending a shiver down

him, “Remember that I have been a troublemaker since my youth. Don’t forget that you once lost to me

felt overwhelmed, feeling her heart

tried

pulled her into his

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