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.

his kindness, thinking it was no wonder Caden

company in exactly

a

pang of guilt,

Hank motioned

Alice and agreed continued.

through security, Hank glanced at the monitor and saw something that looked like a spray can

spray?” he asked, unable to contain his curiosity at the variety of

Caden's safety was paramount,

momentarily stunned, then awkwardly clarified as she touched

to explain, she opted to leave her bag outside, hoping to

trusted her and didn't take the bag. Instead, he knocked on the door of the CEO's

mix of persuasion and insistence,

Alice asked cautiously, “Have

you’re on my lap, you

gaze fixed on her

leaned closer to

meet, Caden tilted his head, his lips brushing

her composure, Alice replied, “One kiss should

his intentions, she looked into his dark, piercing

I might take things

Alice replied,

“And why?” I insisted.

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

breath warming her face and sending a shiver

men can truly be trusted? What if I break my word?” Then she mockingly reminded him, “Remember

her heart pounding under her intense

she tried

pulled her into his

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