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?

she had walked

the door startled her, pulling her back

Caden entered.

He was alone.

the unspoken tension settle

out quieter than she

was intense, unreadable as

she

Corey

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

Corey, who, just as he was about to leave, paused and slipped into the shadows, his

him, focusing instead

was pale,

quite tell if she was curious or

said

in her seat, as if

narrowed her eyes

you agree to

she spoke that she realized how

Her voice almost cracked.

ask me why

that sly fox would never tell the

excuse he gave you,

lips together, his

me,”

agree