The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 473:

As she closed the door behind her, her composed expression began to falter.

She couldn’t hear the conversation inside, nor did she want to.

Alicia’s thoughts spun.

Corey’s words had left a lasting echo.

Ever since he had purchased that painting, there had been a fierce intent in his eyes, one that she couldn’t ignore.

Today’s visit seemed to center around her.

What could he want from her?

Was it just because she was with Caden? That reasoning felt flimsy.

Caden was too proud to easily give up such a crucial advantage.

There was no way he would relinquish his woman.

But then again, anything was possible.

Corey’s approach was relentless, and Caden had been distracted with other concerns lately.

If a woman could foster peace between them, perhaps it wouldn’t be such a terrible trade-off.

Would Caden agree to that?

thought, Alicia barely noticed she had walked into

door startled her, pulling her back

Caden entered.

He was alone.

the unspoken tension

came out

was intense, unreadable

yet she still felt compelled

Corey

walls of the conference room were made entirely of glass, allowing anyone to

leave, paused and slipped into the shadows, his

him, focusing instead on

pale, her pupils slightly

quite tell if she was curious

you,” he said in

seat, as if something had snapped in

narrowed her

agree to the

that she realized

Her voice almost cracked.

me why he wants

never tell the

you, it’s all a

pressed his lips

answer me,” Alicia said

agree