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

in a gesture

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

with frustration, pleaded softly, “Miss Green, I

I'm in a bad mood today,"

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

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

up the money; the

“What's wrong with you? Have you suddenly found some courage?” Her eyes flashed with mockery. “Or have you conveniently

turned red, each word tightening the knot of shame and fear

salary I give you, 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

shining with unshed tears, a storm of hatred and helplessness was

taste in his mouth, he whispered, "I'm sorry, Miss Green.

waved her hand dismissively. “Now

I'll go back to the office," the

away, stopping only

entrance, with a thermos in one hand

phone conversation, she didn't notice the assistant

thermos fell

over six

crouched

voice came over the other end of

since you're not feeling well. Honestly, nothing’s been going well for me

with Alicia now. I'm sick of seeing her

The assistant's breath caught.

Shelia as

And Alice…

Joshua's ex-wife? Weren't they

insist. When Shelia hung up the phone, she murmured: “I am very sorry, ma’am.

barely fazed her, and money wasn't what she was worried about today, so she

series of unfortunate events, stood

quietly sprouted in his mind, taking root despite his

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

him there was more to the story, so he dug deeper into the related reports.