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.

he would take pleasure in her suffering. But instead, Joshua still harbored feelings for Alicia, and his anger turned on

had failed

voice shaking with emotion. “I never wanted things to turn

at least their wives are by their side. And

had been slapped by invisible hands. Her family was not poor, but in recent years their fortune had dwindled. The stability they enjoyed had crumbled like loose stones. Without

and she couldn't take it anymore. She ran from the room, covering her face with trembling hands, but her burst of impulsive courage vanished as almost quickly as it

blew through her, leaving her completely sober. The thought of the Gray family's downfall filled

so long, she had basked in 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, she felt as if she could end her miserable existence on this

her grievances deep within. Her mind raced and she was already formulating a plan to help Randolph

Alicia. Maybe if he could make peace with her, another path would open

cab, she didn't notice Caden's black car pulling into the hotel's

than a temporary inconvenience in

frustration hung in the air like thick smoke. He raised his glass to Caden

hold on what dignity he had left. Then,

indignation. “And now I've fallen right into his trap! “I never thought he’d turn on me

sip of his wine, remaining impassive. Joshua had struck the first blow, setting off the

Caden himself who dealt the death blow to Randolph's finances, quietly dismantling his empire from within. Randolph had no idea who was the real mastermind

“That's chump change to me. But tell me, Mr. Gray,

scheming. With shaking hands, he reached into his coat

conspiratorial whisper. He leaned in, eager to fan the flames of Caden's

I put the document away. Randolph, knowing the deal was sealed, exhaled deeply. A weight had finally been

he was able to eat with ease, savoring each

eyes scanned the table and settled on Caden, who stood stock still, barely touching his plate. A

corners of his lips. “I’m saving my appetite for something a little more…

repeatedly dialed Alicia's number, only to have the calls go unanswered. Determined, she set her jaw and took a