The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 405:

Caden cast a glance at Blake, who stood on the other side.

Blake’s expression carried some weight as well.

Being outdone by Caden in such a manner seemed uncomfortable for him.

Caden’s actions that evening weren’t just about spending money.

More significantly, he was using his status to assert dominance over everyone present.

Caden broke the silence.

“Mr.

Langstaff, aren’t you off work yet? It’s quite late.”

Blake replied, “You don’t need to worry about that, Mr.

Ward.

I’m accompanying Ms.

Bennett on a business trip, both for work and to ensure her safety.

I won’t leave until I’ve seen her safely to her hotel.”

“There’s no need,” Caden responded coolly.

“She has other commitments later and won’t require your services.”

respond, but instead,

understood the reason for

was about the land for the

She suggested, “Mr.

you should get

his voice

“Alright.

you should

Bennett.

yourself too hard.” He exchanged a look

met—not quite with hostility, but certainly with

a

taken an interest

Blake needed to recognize

had left, Alicia spoke

head to the

the small talk and went

is merely

did you

certain places where his presence is truly necessary, and

he could be

rolled

a month without causing any problems, so how much of a threat could

reserved a restaurant just across the street

instinctively reached for Alicia’s hand, gently guiding her to his

sent

she murmured, “We’re just crossing the street; you don’t

so small actions like this didn’t easily affect