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.

it was

arrived at the company in

with a coffee. “Thank you, Mrs.

pang of guilt, wondering if her manipulations

Ward is waiting,” Hank motioned for him

Alice and agreed continued.

the monitor and saw

is that pepper spray?” he asked, unable to contain his curiosity at the variety of items she carried, remembering that she always seemed

safety was paramount, no

as she touched her purse. “Oh, that’s not

to leave her bag outside, hoping

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

insistence,

holding her ground, Alice asked cautiously, “Have you decided to accompany me to the Gray family’s

you’re on my lap, you think I’m

paused, her gaze fixed

closer to

lips brushing his cheek as he asked,

her composure, Alice replied, “One

at his intentions, she looked into

that I might take things further?”

confidence, Alice

“And why?” I insisted.

participation,” Alice recalled firmly. Assertively,

her face and sending a shiver down

if I break my word?” Then she mockingly reminded him, “Remember that I have been a troublemaker since my youth. Don’t forget that you

felt overwhelmed, feeling her heart pounding under

she tried to pull

her

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