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

at the company in exactly

her with a coffee. “Thank

guilt, wondering if her manipulations had caused Hank

waiting,” Hank motioned

Alice and agreed continued.

security, Hank glanced at the monitor and

he asked, unable to contain his curiosity at the variety of items she carried, remembering that she always seemed

safety was paramount,

as she touched her purse.

opted to leave her bag

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

a mix of persuasion and insistence, Caden made

little anxious but holding her ground, Alice asked cautiously, “Have you

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

her gaze fixed on

leaned closer to

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

Alice replied,

looked into his dark,

I might take things

instinctive confidence, Alice replied,

“And why?” I insisted.

my voluntary participation,” Alice recalled firmly. Assertively, she added, “You will not

warming her face and sending a shiver

“Remember that I have been

feeling her heart pounding under

she tried

pulled her

clearly at a disadvantage at the moment. Sensing his dominance, she inhaled deeply, trying to calm herself,