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.

How are you?” Alice asked. “I see you're pregnant. It hasn't been long, has it? Do you think it will affect the wedding

had struck

sure you'll be invited to the

second attempt."

“My personal life is none of your

thing to have two happy

forward, pointing accusingly at Alice. 'Enough of your sarcasm! You're only jealous because Mr. Yates is going to marry Lilliana. If you can't keep

tried to hit Alicia, but Monica

aloud. “No one has ever called Lilliana

expression changed uncomfortably.

that Joshua was unfaithful during his marriage and got Lilliana pregnant before ending his first marriage? It's public

quickly turned to Lilliana. "Lilliana, I didn't

expression darkened and she shot her friend a fierce

“You think she can act so superior when she’s the one causing

on the back. “Calm down. There’s no

Monica down, Alicia's thoughts turned to Caden.

meeting room, Joshua was deep in negotiations with Mr. Wade. The deal would be finalized that

get this over with quickly,” Joshua urged

I regret to inform you that I am unable

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

on the matter. “Just today, the police have contacted me. They

continued: “Police have raised questions about the ownership of the painting you sold. “It appears it is not

it not be mine if it was in

that the painting actually belongs

hers, but it was included in our common property. She didn't take anything

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