The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 164:

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Caden narrowed his eyes. “Is that so?”

Alicia had already realized what had happened. Joshua must have taken the painting from the safe without her permission.

"Just when I thought I couldn't sink any lower," he muttered, his expression grim.

The idea that Joshua, the second son of the Yates family, would resort to theft was repugnant to her. This painting had belonged to Alice long before her marriage. After her parents died, she had kept it in a safe bank. The only other person who knew its location was Joshua.

Caden raised an eyebrow. “Only you can open that safe. “He wouldn’t have been able to get in without your permission.”

Alice bit her lip. “He might have figured out my password.”

Caden frowned. “What kind of password would be so easy for him to guess?”

Alice looked away, unable to answer. She cradled the painting in her hands, inspecting it for any signs of damage.

Caden decided not to push it any further.

Alice ran her fingers over the painting, imagining her mother creating each brushstroke. The image filled her mind as if she could see it happening before her eyes.

She looked at Caden, her eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and warmth.

“Thank you,” he said quietly.

Caden smiled at her.

Spending the money was worth it just to see her smile like that.

He looked thoughtfully at the painting and asked, "Would you rather display it here or put it back in the safe?"

Alice hesitated for a moment. “Is it all right if I hang it here?”

“Of course,” Caden replied.

she began looking for an empty wall to hang

added, “This place looks

hung up the picture she

replied, “Two hundred million dollars. “You owe me that, and you’ll pay me back

changed several times. Her face flushed with a mixture of

makes him a thief. I will make sure he returns every last cent to you," she

playfully, “Miss Bennett, you are stunning. “I can’t wait to see you get your

felt a surge of shyness at his

hanging the picture, Caden stepped back, standing on the

my heart, thank you, Caden,” Alicia said as she helped him

the eyes and asked,

rise to her cheeks. She moved quickly towards

her own filled with tears. For a moment she wanted to ask him why

was intentional. She couldn't shake the feeling that it wasn't entirely genuine.

aside, feeling nervous. She focused her

staying silent, wanting to

they admired the apartment’s new paint, Caden suggested, “Since we’re renovating, why

renovations? “We just hung a

that still

a moment she was speechless. Since it was her flat, she assumed she was free to make any changes she wanted. She agreed. “It's up to you. “I’ll take care of the

had a knowing look on his face. “Aren’t you curious

didn't care, but as soon as she looked into

before asking,

“I can't say that right

speechless. So why

stay with Monica while Caden opted to stay at the office. Since they spent the nights apart, they had few opportunities to see each other. She focused on her classes and studies,

time to time I have heard

projects. The exhaustion was evident on his face every time he was photographed. On the other hand, Caden's news was getting a lot of attention. His company had launched new technology products and established a partnership with another leading group.

between the two