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.

pain and humiliation stung her and she couldn't help but tremble like a frightened

if brushing off dust, her chin raised in a gesture of

and I'm not going to tolerate any little temptresses hanging around waiting for an opportunity, especially ones hovering

voice shaking with frustration, pleaded softly, “Miss Green, I

a bad mood today," Lilliana interrupted, her

wad of cash from her purse and tossed it carelessly at the assistant's feet. “Take this and keep

her lip to suppress her humiliation as the money fell to

the money; the very thought

sneer. “What's wrong with you? Have you suddenly found some courage?” Her eyes flashed with mockery. “Or have you conveniently forgotten that your sister is clinging to life in

face turned red, each word tightening

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

of hatred and helplessness was brewing

whispered, "I'm sorry,

waved her hand dismissively. “Now get out

I'll go back to the office," the assistant said

to compose himself, he hurried away, stopping

entrance, with a thermos in one hand and her phone in the

phone conversation, she didn't notice the

collision occurred in an instant; the thermos fell to the floor with a crash, spilling

over six

immediately crouched

rushed to clean up the mess. Joshua's voice came over the other end of the phone. "What

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

before? Cut ties with Alicia now. I'm sick of seeing her every

The assistant's breath caught.

recognized Shelia as Lilliana's

And Alice…

Joshua's ex-wife?

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

barely fazed her, and money

the series of unfortunate

idea quietly sprouted in his mind, taking

day's work, Alice sank into her chair, idly flipping through the news. Her eyes scanned the headlines until one caught her eye: Joshua had fired all the female employees

deeper into the related reports. It