The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 165:

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Monica blinked curiously, her expression clearly showing confusion. “Alice, how come you don't seem worried at all?”

Alice replied without hesitation: "What is there to worry about?"

“You mentioned that Joshua always finds a way. I've been thinking about it and you're right. He seems to always be one step ahead, and he probably has some backup plan. Does that mean everything we’ve done so far will come to nothing?”

Alice smiled. “But I’ve almost gathered all the evidence I need. Even if I make it public, it won't change anything. “I’ll still bring him down.”

Seeing how calm and collected Alicia was, Monica felt her own anxiety ease.

Unable to resist, Monica complimented her. “You've changed a lot lately. You’re much more serene and assertive.”

Alice felt a little nervous, with a hint of shyness. “Is it because of him?” Monica asked curiously.

Alicia was shocked. She immediately knew who Monica was referring to. She parted her lips, ready to explain, but the words seemed tangled in her thoughts.

How was I going to introduce Caden?

Their relationship was strictly contractual. As soon as Joshua fell, their relationship would be over. “Maybe,” Alice replied, her uncertainty palpable.

Lately he had found calm.

Caden was undoubtedly the reason for this new sense of security.

The evidence she had seemed gathered trivial in the face of the influence of these formidable players. If Joshua decided to escalate the situation, she could be in serious trouble. However, with Caden as her steady support, the situation felt totally transformed.

Monica smiled at her, deciding not to try further. As long as Alicia was happy, nothing else really mattered.

Caden was due to return, I contacted Alicia

you available tonight?” she texted

who had just finished her class, began to gather her

landing at eight tonight. Be at

screen for a moment, took a

the screen, but fortunately he was too engrossed in the conversation to notice anything amiss. Alice responded

apart had stretched out long enough that she was sure she was

“Goodbye, Miss Bennett. “I have to pick

smiled and

crossed her mind: should she be planning something for Caden too? He had supported her in many ways since they started

struggled to think of something Caden would truly appreciate. After what seemed like an eternity, an idea finally occurred to her, and her face lit

This is perfect!

plane, he looked

from Alice: “I’ve planned something special

he was up to. He had told her clearly earlier to wait in the apartment. Now I mentioned a

could

he always admired, her delicate figure enhancing the allure in his mind… A wave of anticipation hit him, catching him off guard. With the bustle of the airport around him, he had to restrain himself from giving anything away. He smoothed his

sent a message to Alice: “I

response was almost immediate: “Exit

narrowed his eyes, slightly surprised. “You're that far ahead?” he replied, half in disbelief. His mind was already brimming with tantalizing

on her face, unsure of what she was expecting. Although she had planned a

out here," Alice wrote, waiting

returned with the water, he stood there, confused,

constant hum of activity. Caden's eyes scanned the crowd, but Alicia was nowhere to be

almost immediately. She ran

two neat braids, a long black cotton coat, and her face partially hidden behind a mask.

accommodation?” he

inn is just a ten-minute walk from here. For just five hundred dollars a

Caden stood there, speechless.