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.”

instead, his gaze shifted toward

understood the reason for

was about the land

She suggested, “Mr.

you should get some

but his

“Alright.

you should rest

Bennett.

hard.” He exchanged a look

gazes met—not quite with hostility, but

a cold

had genuinely taken an interest

Blake needed to

Blake had left,

head to

small talk and went

leisurely, “Blake is merely a

you bring

certain places where his presence is truly necessary, and because he’s a man, it’s a

considered that he could be the real

rolled her

any problems,

restaurant just across the

stepped onto the crosswalk, Caden instinctively reached for Alicia’s hand, gently guiding her to his

warmth of his hand sent an unexpected flutter through

she murmured, “We’re just crossing the street;

gestures from Caden before, so small actions like