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.

think Miss Bennett is getting 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

colleague nodded in agreement. You're

was so exhausted that she fell asleep during the car ride home. It was Caden's call that brought

an instant, all the tension in

his end, Caden was watching his interview that same

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

asked in a low

the phone away from her ear

was too exhausted to think

with a mocking tone in her voice. , “will you help me

brief pause before Caden spoke. If you give me something

right

well. If you're not interested, I'm going back to the hotel, Caden said stubbornly, refusing

Instead, he hung up the phone and spent 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

feeling somewhat refreshed, she was

bed, completely naked, with a serene expression as he rested his head

Alicia was speechless.

did she get

always knew how to get what he

kick him out, she walked over to

opened his arms, and without hesitation, Alicia instinctively turned toward him, resting her head

noticed that something firm was pressing on her lower

Alicia stayed. freezing.

a mix of surprise and

here, Caden said nonchalantly. Naturally, my mind began to conjure up scenes in which

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

lips brushing a kiss against the palm of her hand. Come on, he said playfully.

the strength to roll her eyes. She just

murmured something under her breath, but it was too faint

that? You said it

something unintelligible

shifted on the bed, leaning closer. What did you

Alicia replied, her voice suddenly loud

let out a small gasp, looking at her with mock