The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 238:

The icy days of winter continued to advance. As Christmas approached, the streets came alive with festive music and vibrant decorations, the colors of which brightened the cold, gray days.

Alice, however, was unconcerned by the hustle and bustle around her. faced by the Green and Yates families. He trusted that Caden had everything under control and preferred to pour his energy into his gallery.

He worked tirelessly, managing daily operations with unmatched dedication. Despite being the owner, Alicia was approachable and open with her employees, and made sure that all tasks were completed smoothly.

She was often the first to arrive in the morning and the last to arrive. leaving at night, embodying the ideal of a responsible and hard-working businesswoman.

Her reputation soon attracted the attention of the media. A journalist contacted her for an interview, curious to meet the woman behind the gallery's growing success.

Alicia prepared meticulously for the occasion. During the interview, she appeared poised and elegant, with concise and well-thought-out answers. His confidence and serenity made a great impression.

The session concluded on a positive note for both parties. Alicia had even organized a meal to entertain the journalist and her team after the interview, ensuring that the experience was smooth and enjoyable.

That night, Alicia had dinner with her employees, a gesture of gratitude for their hard work. At the end of dinner, exhaustion weighed on her, but she still made sure to call a car service to take her employees home safely.

When her assistant looked into the room, car window, called her worried. Miss Bennett, you too should go home and rest. He's trying too hard. Why don't you take the day off tomorrow.

Alicia smiled warmly. I'm fine. Don't stop calling me when you get home.

His assistant sighed, with a worried expression. OK. Good evening, Miss Bennett.

Alicia waved as the car drove away, watching until it disappeared down the street.

Inside the car, her assistant shook her head, looking at his colleagues. Miss Bennett works too much, he said, in a worried tone. If he keeps this up, I'm afraid his body won't be able to handle it.

The car turned onto the highway, the city lights fading in the distance.

I guess that's what it's like. things when you're the boss, commented one of Alicia's colleagues. Starting your own business is always an uphill battle. If Miss Bennett were more flexible with her business practices, perhaps she wouldn't have to work so hard.

Alicia's assistant immediately understood the other woman's implication.

From the opening of gallery, numerous wealthy owners had approached Alicia under the pretext of partnering. She had rejected everyone.

If she was going to sell anyway, why bother setting up her own business, the assistant replied, her tone sharp. In the future, you'd better keep those ideas to yourself. If you say something like that out loud again, I'll tell you off.

The employee seemed visibly surprised by the assistant's reaction.

unnecessarily tired. If she met the right man, they could work together and he could relieve some of her burden. It would be a beneficial situation

to find, no, the assistant replied, with a jaded tone that betrayed her cynicism. For example, Miss Bennett's ex-husband. At first glance, you would think he was the perfect man, but the truth is that he

in agreement. You're

during the car ride home. It was Caden's call that brought her out of her light

she said, her voice soft as she answered the phone. In an instant, all the tension in his body seemed to melt

Caden was watching

perfectly reflecting his personality. It was rare for her to dress so casually, and seeing her in that outfit stirred something deep within

are you, he asked in

slightly moving the phone away from her

too exhausted to think about moving

a mocking tone in

If you give

I'm going to sleep right after the bath, Alicia

I'm going back to the hotel, Caden said stubbornly, refusing to budge. They have good amenities there,

respond. Instead, he hung up the phone and spent the rest

soon as he entered the hotel room, he discarded his clothes in a path that led to the bathroom and She got into the shower, letting the hot water wash away the tiredness of the

somewhat refreshed, she was

a serene expression as he rested his head on one hand and looked

Alicia was speechless.

hell did she get in

knew

the long day, felt even heavier. Too tired to argue or try to kick him out, she walked

without hesitation, Alicia instinctively turned toward him, resting her

had her eyes half closed when she suddenly noticed that something firm was

Alicia stayed. freezing.

mix of surprise and amusement

showering from here, Caden said nonchalantly. Naturally, my

talking, Alicia interrupted, moving closer to cover her mouth. I don't want to hear the

Come on, he said playfully.

eyes. She just shook her head slightly, her eyelids

her breath, but it was too faint for Caden

that? You said it

muttered something unintelligible

bed, leaning

you, Alicia replied, her voice suddenly

out a small gasp, looking