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

“This place looks safer than

smile. As she hung up the picture she asked, “How much did you spend on

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

face flushed with a mixture of embarrassment

sold it, which makes him a thief. I

you are stunning. “I can’t wait

of shyness at his compliment. “Oh, stop

hanging the picture, Caden stepped back,

the bottom of my heart, thank you, Caden,” Alicia said as

her in the eyes and asked, “Is that all I get in

towards him, standing on her tips to

with tears. For a moment she wanted to ask him why he was so kind to

She couldn't

she pushed the matter aside, feeling nervous. She focused

staying silent, wanting to

they admired the apartment’s new paint, Caden suggested, “Since we’re renovating, why not update

“What renovations? “We just

but that

flat, she assumed she was free to make any changes she wanted. She agreed. “It's up to you. “I’ll take care of

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

was about to say that she didn't care, but as soon as she looked into her eyes, a feeling of unease

for a moment before asking,

“I

So why bring it

opted to stay at the office. Since they spent the nights apart,

to time I have

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. In the

contrast between the two was