The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 100:

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“Oh, really?” Lilliana asked.

Joshua's voice was flat, his face a mask of indifference. “She's your assistant. What could she be hiding from you?”

Lilliana's lips curved into a sharp, mocking smile. “Who knew what you were up to, Joshua? Let me give you a word of advice: don't dip your pen in the company ink. It’s a dirty business.”

Joshua's patience ran out and his cold eyes narrowed. “Okay. Since you don't trust me in the slightest, I'll drop everything. I'll stay by your side 24 hours a day. “How about that?”

Unfazed by his scathing tone, Lilliana raised an eyebrow. “If you want me to trust you, stop playing around. “I know you’re hiding something, and I won’t stop digging until I find out every secret you’re keeping from me.”

Joshua's gaze locked with hers, the tension building between them.

He knew she had found out something, rumors that could destroy everything. Alicia was becoming a real threat.

However, the more dangerous the situation, the more he wanted it; the challenge only fueled the fire in him.

“Very well, then,” he said with eerie calm. “Do as you wish. “I have work to do.”

As he walked away, Lilliana's eyes followed him, suspicion simmering beneath the surface. She snapped her fingers and called for her assistant.

"How many times have you been here?" Lilliana's tone was sharp, loaded with accusation.

The assistant froze under his gaze, his voice shaking. “Miss Green, I swear this is the first time I've been here. “I lost sight of you earlier and panicked, so I went to Mr. Yates’ office.”

Lilliana’s eyes narrowed, amusement flickering as she watched the assistant squirm anxiously. “Do you really expect anyone to believe that pathetic lie?”

"Miss Green, I don't..."

A sharp crack cut through the air.

Lilliana's hand shot out, leaving the assistant reeling from the prick.

Her cheeks burned and her eyes filled with tears, which spilled down her face despite her efforts to contain them.

outbursts, the pain and humiliation stung her and

dust, her chin raised in a gesture of defiant arrogance. “Wipe that

pregnant now and I'm not going to tolerate any little temptresses hanging

shaking with frustration, pleaded softly, “Miss

I'm in a bad mood today," Lilliana interrupted,

wrist, she pulled a wad of cash from her purse and tossed it carelessly at the assistant's feet. “Take this and keep your mouth

assistant stood frozen, biting her lip to suppress her humiliation as the money fell to the floor, her pride as wounded as her

didn't want to pick up the money; the very thought made his stomach turn. How

Her eyes flashed with mockery. “Or have you conveniently

assistant's face turned red, each word tightening the knot of shame and fear

how exactly would you cover those medical bills? Let's face it, if you can't handle this, then quit. Do you think anyone else would dare to hire you after you walk

a storm of hatred and helplessness was brewing beneath the surface, but

the bitter taste in his mouth, he whispered, "I'm sorry, Miss

“Now get out of my

go back to

away,

with a thermos in one hand and

her phone conversation, she didn't notice

in an instant; the thermos fell to the floor with a

twisted in irritation. “Damn it! “I spent over six hours on it and now it’s

crouched

rushed to clean up the mess. Joshua's voice

it especially for you since you're not feeling well.

before? Cut ties with Alicia now. I'm sick of seeing her every day. “I can’t

The assistant's breath caught.

recognized Shelia as

And Alice…

she Joshua's ex-wife? Weren't

Shelia hung up the phone, she murmured: “I am very sorry, ma’am. I will pay you for

The sight barely fazed her, and money wasn't what she was

stunned by the series of unfortunate events,

his mind, taking root despite

through the news. Her eyes scanned the headlines until one caught her eye: Joshua had fired all the female employees in his

told him there was more to the story, so he dug deeper into the related reports. It didn't take long for him to put the