The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 453:

She wasn’t entirely familiar with the tensions between Corey and Caden, but his question didn’t feel like mere curiosity.

“Just dabbling,” she replied lightly.

Corey gave her a thoughtful look.

“The year Mr.

Ward returned, he launched a new product line that sold out immediately.

Word is that success was partly your doing.

If you can accomplish that with ‘dabbling,’ imagine what you’d achieve if you were fully committed.

I’d have no room left.”

Alicia managed a polite, slightly strained smile.

“Mr.

Hampton, you’re flattering me.

You’re already leading the market here.

I wouldn’t be taking any of your share.”

Corey just smiled, saying nothing more.

month, he’d been observing

had intentions

was a fierce battleground, and Caden was

securing resources in a way that stifled anyone who tried to

felt he had two choices: either settle for whatever was left or be

he prepared to leave, Corey turned

“Ms.

forward

Let’s have dinner sometime.”

Alicia smiled, nodding.

make sure to host you

realized how tense

asked, “Have you had any recent business

off guard by her mention of another

“Why do you ask?”

a painting from

asked about

almost felt like he was… probing for

slightly as he thought

“I’ll look into it.”

back to

been charming, but there was something elusive in his manner, making it hard to gauge

kind of person is Corey?” she asked

you say he’s a

Caden shrugged.