The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 457:

Caden concealed his doubts and asked casually, “Was his investigation that obvious?”

“He mentioned my mother’s painting when we met today.”

Donna had only one posthumous work.

She had stored it in a bank vault, and later, Joshua had discreetly sold it.

Only a handful of people knew it had become a rare gem in Alicia’s collection.

Yet Corey had mentioned it as if it were nothing.

Wasn’t that a clear sign of prior investigation?

Alicia added, “I can’t shake this strange feeling.

He seems to dislike us; his smile felt so insincere.”

Caden responded, “I snatched a business deal right out from under him.

If he had any fondness for me, that would be the real issue.”

Alicia exclaimed, “Do you still have to fight tooth and nail for business?”

quite charming, you

would rather offend Corey than miss a chance to work with me,” Caden declared, confidence radiating

just

her tension dissipating like morning mist under the

“Caden, do you think Corey likes

Caden looked at her.

stunning, with almond-shaped eyes brimming with

shade of red, framed a dazzling smile, revealing nearly white teeth that were irresistibly

him, making him want to keep her hidden away from the world’s

replied, “With such ordinary

of feeling insulted, Alicia

that this man couldn’t

would he pretend

Alicia was simply curious.

competition can be ruthless, with unspoken rules lurking

would you use me as a bargaining

clicked his tongue

about watching those ridiculous

didn’t listen, and now your imagination

“Just answer

interested if I put up the