The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 181:

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Caden stared at Joshua with an unreadable smile. “Mr. Yates, your problems can’t be too bad if you still feel inclined to notice women,” he commented.

After speaking, Caden entered the room with long, determined steps. Mr. Wade immediately stood up and pulled a chair out for him. He then cast a sideways glance at Alicia. She lifted the hem of her dress as she entered the room and sat down on the chair. Mr. Wade was momentarily taken back, glanced at her once more before turning around and leaving the room with a meaningful look.

Joshua had been watching the whole scene and said sarcastically, “Well done, Alicia. “You’ve managed to win over a man like Caden.”

Alice understood exactly what he meant. “You are giving me too much credit. Mr. Ward is helping me out of kindness,” she replied. She smiled and added: “When you are with Miss Green you are so low and obsequious. In that respect Mr. Ward could never compare with you.”

Caden narrowed his eyes. Who was he attacking with that comment?

Joshua slowly clenched his fists. He didn't really believe Alicia could win Caden over, but now he seemed to care. Even if it was nothing more than a fleeting romance, the connection between Alicia and Caden fueled Joshua's fury.

The more Joshua contemplated the situation, the angrier he became. They had barely entered the room and he already felt an overwhelming urge to leave. He pushed back his chair and stood up abruptly.

Caden watched Joshua's sudden movement and asked, "What's wrong? Have you decided you don't want me to lend you the money after all?"

His pride wounded, Joshua replied, “That’s none of your business.”

Just as he was about to leave, Alice intervened: “Why the rush? If you are not interested in the loan, perhaps we can talk about the painting.”

but he showed no sign of guilt. “When you married me, didn't you say that everything you owned was mine? You loved me so much then. Naturally, I thought it belonged

bring up the past. "Promises are just words. Nowadays, I prefer to handle matters legally," he

to let a small loss turn into a bigger one. "Mr. Wade

about the deposit? When do you plan to return it?" Alice

amount like fifty

had orchestrated the bank to impose strict controls on Joshua's

expression hardened. “I will transfer the funds back to the original account before

pressed her lips together

Caden coldly interjected, “That's too long. You

noticed that Alicia was

said, “Let’s get one thing straight, Caden. The painting belongs to Alice. What authority do you

a subtle smile, but his eyes remained cold, a hint of danger lurking

growing impatience, Alicia looked at him and said, "Caden is handling the painting now.

Caden relaxed

Caden's wrist firmly and looked at her watch.

knew full well that he

pockets. I picked up the phone and started making urgent calls. As the minutes passed, his

his part, tapped his fingers

don't bother. Just say so and I'll lend you whatever amount you need," he said with a