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 the conference

the door startled her,

Caden entered.

He was alone.

the unspoken tension settle

out quieter than she

over?” Caden’s gaze was intense, unreadable as it lingered

yet she still felt compelled

did Corey

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

as he was about to leave, paused and slipped into the shadows, his sharp gaze fixed on Alicia

ignored him, focusing instead on

was pale,

tell if she was

he said in a calm

seat, as if something had snapped in her

narrowed her eyes at

agree to the

wasn’t until she spoke that she realized how tense

Her voice almost cracked.

ask me why he wants you

never tell the truth anyway,” Alicia

you, it’s all a

his lips together, his expression

me,”

agree or