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

but those men are very difficult 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

in agreement.

car ride home. It was Caden's call that brought

the phone. In an instant, all

was watching his interview that same

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

are you, he asked in a low but

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

she was too exhausted to think about

in her voice. , “will you help me with the

pause before Caden spoke. If you give me something in return, I

right after the bath,

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

up the phone and spent the rest of the trip taking a

discarded his clothes in a path that led to the bathroom and She got into the shower,

came out, feeling somewhat refreshed, she was

-Caden-, lying on his bed, completely naked, with a serene expression as he rested his head

Alicia was speechless.

did she get

head. What a stupid question. Caden always knew how to

legs, already weak from the long day, felt even heavier. Too tired to argue or try to kick him out, she walked over to the bed without

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

half closed when she suddenly noticed that something firm was pressing

Alicia stayed. freezing.

fast, he murmured, a mix of surprise

showering from here, Caden said nonchalantly. Naturally,

closer to cover her mouth. I don't want to hear the

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

even have the strength to roll her eyes.

her breath, but it was

You said it was

muttered something unintelligible

shifted on the bed, leaning closer. What

Alicia replied, her voice suddenly

small gasp, looking at