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.

had long since grown accustomed to Lilliana's outbursts, the pain and humiliation stung her and she couldn't help but tremble

her hand as if brushing off dust, her chin raised in a gesture of defiant arrogance. “Wipe that pathetic look off

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

frustration, pleaded softly, “Miss

in a bad mood today,"

pulled a wad of cash from her purse and tossed

her humiliation as the money fell to the floor, her pride as wounded as

the money; the very thought made his stomach turn. How

Her eyes flashed with mockery. “Or have you conveniently forgotten that your sister is

turned red, each word tightening the knot of

it weren't for the generous 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 you after you walk away

hatred and helplessness was

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

her hand dismissively. “Now get out

need me anymore, I'll go back to the office,"

himself, he hurried away, stopping only

the company entrance, with a thermos in

she didn't notice the assistant

instant; the thermos fell

over

assistant immediately crouched down, feeling

voice came over the other

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

before? Cut ties with Alicia now. I'm

The assistant's breath caught.

recognized Shelia as

And Alice…

Joshua's ex-wife? Weren't

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

noticed the slap mark on the shy assistant's cheek. The sight barely fazed her, and money

series

sprouted in his mind,

finishing the 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

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