Chapter 179:

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Alicia put her phone back in her bag, her face disfigured. “Keeping your mouth shut won’t kill you.”

Caden shrugged. “If you were that interested, you should have mentioned it earlier. “I know a lot of great guys who would be perfect for you.”

Alice remained silent. Just listening to him was suffocating. She felt incredibly uncomfortable around him.

With a firm decision, he turned around and walked away.

Monica rushed over and took Alice by the arm. “I know some friends of my father's who might be helpful. Come with me to meet them. Maybe they can help you with the opening of your gallery.”

Alice's face lit up in a smile.

Mr. Wade approached Caden and murmured, "Mr. Ward, Mr. Yates has arrived."

Caden nodded, swirling his wine. “Proceed as planned.”

"Understood."

Joshua entered the art exhibition with Lilliana. He struck up a business conversation with Mr. Wade, while Lilliana strolled around outside. As a member of the Green family, she stood out from the crowd.

When she saw Alice talking to some people, Lilliana came over to tease her. “What's wrong with you? Has your father abandoned you? You look desperate.”

Alice was about to attack, but stopped when she noticed Lilliana's bulge. She decided to bite her tongue, after all, the baby was innocent.

you?” Alice asked. “I see you're pregnant. It hasn't been long, has it? Do you

had struck

looked at her coldly. “Don't worry. I'm sure you'll be invited to the wedding. “It

smile didn't falter. "I wouldn't miss it for the world. After all, it's my ex-husband's second attempt." She looked at Lilliana's bump. "Is the baby's first month celebration going to coincide

patience exhausted. “My personal life is none of

just curious. It's a good thing to have two happy occasions at once," said Alice with a harmless

sarcasm! You're only jealous because Mr. Yates is going to marry Lilliana. If you can't keep a man,

but Monica quickly slapped

Who said mistress?” Monica said aloud. “No one has ever

changed uncomfortably. “I was trying

during his marriage and got Lilliana pregnant before ending his first marriage? It's

was speechless and quickly turned to Lilliana. "Lilliana,

darkened and she shot her friend a

with her hands on her hips. “You think she can act so superior when she’s the one causing the trouble?

pat on the back. “Calm down. There’s no need

calming Monica down, Alicia's thoughts turned to Caden. How long

the meeting room, Joshua was deep in negotiations with Mr. Wade. The deal would be finalized that very day, and once the contract was signed, the

this over with quickly,” Joshua urged succinctly.

kept his composure. “Mr. Yates, I regret to inform you that I am unable

you mean?” He struggled to control his anger. “I gave you the painting, and now you

“Just today, the police have contacted

of the painting you sold. “It appears it is not registered

"How could it not be mine if it was in my

that the painting actually belongs to

our common property. She didn't take anything when she left,"

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