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.

been observing the shifts in

Caden had intentions to

was a fierce battleground, and Caden was known

he established himself, he rarely left room for competitors, securing resources in a way that stifled anyone

for whatever was left or be the one to dominate

he prepared to leave,

“Ms.

I’m looking forward to seeing

Let’s have dinner sometime.”

Alicia smiled, nodding.

sure to host

left, she realized how tense she’d been throughout

leaned comfortably against Caden, she asked, “Have you had any recent business conflicts

of

“Why do you ask?”

a painting from me,”

he asked

like he was… probing for

gaze darkened slightly as he thought it

“I’ll look into it.”

back to her conversation

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

person is Corey?” she asked

say he’s a

Caden shrugged.