The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 132:

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But Rachel still feared Caden deeply, a weight she couldn't easily shake off. Joshua was despicable, but Caden… he was a different kind of ruthless. If she and Randolph were caught up in one of their schemes, the path forward would be nothing short of treacherous.

“Randolph, can’t we find another way?” she pleaded, gripping his arm tightly, her voice shaking with despair. “This deal… isn’t worth the risk we’re taking.”

Randolph’s expression darkened, his patience wearing thin. Her tearful pleas grated on his nerves and he couldn't help but lash out at her. “You have no say in this matter!”

The next instant, he slapped Rachel, knocking her off her chair. She fell to the floor with a thud, a muffled moan escaping her lips.

Her side ached, but she suppressed any sound, knowing she shouldn't scream. Embarrassment burned her cheeks as she slowly stood up, thankful there was no one else in the private room to witness her humiliation.

He slowly sat back in his chair, his gaze cast down, his spirits crushed. He had long since grown accustomed to submission, and with such serious matters at hand he dared not provoke Randolph any further.

Yet as she sat silently, he continued to berate her. “This is all your fault!” I have barked.

Rachel's chest tightened. How could she blame her?

“My fault?” she repeated incredulously, her voice a mixture of pain and disbelief. “I didn't do anything.”

Randolph's taunt cut through her like a knife. "If you hadn't fought with Alicia, none of this would have gotten out of hand."

“Randolph!” Rachel's voice rose with a spark of defiance, her frustration boiling over. “It was you who said you couldn't stand Alicia and wanted to teach her a lesson! I tried to stop you, but you wouldn't listen. Now that things have exploded, you're blaming me.”

“I told you to teach him a lesson, yes,” Randolph growled, eyes narrowed. “But why did you have to involve Joshua?”

Rachel's gaze wavered, flickering with guilt.

and Joshua's bitter divorce, she thought he would take pleasure in her suffering. But instead, Joshua

had

the outcome, she couldn't shake the feeling of having been wronged. “I did it for you,” she whispered, her voice shaking

those other men… at least their wives are by

not poor, but in recent years their fortune had dwindled. The stability they enjoyed had crumbled like loose stones. Without the safety net of a powerful alliance, she

she couldn't take it anymore. She ran from the room,

her, leaving her completely sober. The thought of the Gray family's downfall filled her with dread. The judgment of these high society

the glow of attention, smiling despite the sting of his snide remarks. Losing her dignity now would be unbearable, it would be like stripping away the fabric that held her together. Without it,

back, burying her grievances deep within. Her mind raced and she was already

attacks were all because of Alicia. Maybe if he

didn't notice Caden's black car pulling

little more than a temporary inconvenience

He raised his

a last hold on what dignity he had left.

shining with indignation. “And now I've

the first

finances, quietly dismantling his empire from within. Randolph had no idea who

hundred million dollars?” Caden mused, setting down his glass. “That's chump change to me. But tell

coat pocket and pulled out a worn

a conspiratorial whisper. He leaned in, eager to fan the flames of Caden's well-known grudge against Joshua. “Mr. “Ward, use it as you

surface. With a satisfied smile, I put the document away. Randolph,

each bite as if it were the first proper meal he had

on Caden, who stood stock still, barely touching his plate. A flash of curiosity crossed Randolph's

chuckled softly, a mischievous smile curling the corners of his lips. “I’m saving my appetite

only to have the calls go unanswered. Determined, she set her jaw and took a cab straight to the