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.

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

no, the assistant replied, with a jaded tone that betrayed her cynicism. For example, Miss Bennett's ex-husband.

agreement.

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

her voice soft as she answered the phone. In an instant, all the tension

was watching his

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

in a low but

the phone away from her ear to check its location. She realized

she was too exhausted to think about moving another

mocking tone in

spoke. If you

going to sleep right after the bath, Alicia replied

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

up the phone and spent the rest

to the bathroom and She got into the

she finally came out, feeling somewhat refreshed, she was greeted

he was -Caden-, lying on his bed, completely naked, with a serene expression as he rested his head on one hand and looked at her

Alicia was speechless.

the hell did she get

shook his head. What a stupid question. Caden always knew how to get what he wanted, and this

tired to argue or try to kick him out, she walked over to the bed without a word,

opened his arms, and without hesitation, Alicia instinctively turned toward him, resting her head on his arm and letting herself be enveloped by his

noticed that something firm was pressing on her lower

Alicia stayed. freezing.

murmured, a mix of surprise and amusement

could hear you showering from here, Caden said nonchalantly. Naturally, my mind began to conjure up scenes in

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

Come on, he said playfully. He wants to greet you. You

strength to roll her eyes. She just shook her head slightly,

her, she murmured something under her breath, but it

was that? You

something unintelligible

leaning closer. What did you

Alicia replied, her

small gasp, looking at her with mock