The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 474:

Alicia grabbed a stack of papers from the table and threw them at his face.

The papers fluttered through the air, briefly hiding the mischievous smile playing on Caden’s lips.

It was a shocking sight to the onlookers—a woman had actually dared to throw something at Caden’s face.

They were tempted to stay and watch the drama unfold but were also terrified of being caught in the scene.

Corey was the only one who continued to stare intently, as if afraid he might miss something.

The door to another office opened, and Hank sauntered into the hall.

Noticing Corey, who was transfixed, he turned in the same direction and glanced over at the conference room.

Inside, Alicia’s face was flushed with obvious anger.

She looked like she was about to start a huge fight with Caden at any moment.

At least, that was how it appeared to most people.

Only Hank knew the truth—the pesky couple was having their usual banter.

Hank wasn’t sure how they could afford to flirt right in front of Corey, but he knew he couldn’t let the man linger too long.

He fetched a cup of water from the nearby pantry and walked up to Corey.

“Mr.

Hampton.”

turned just as Hank, pretending to be distracted, slipped and spilled his cup of

staring in

so sorry,

Hank said, feigning surprise

the last minute.” He reached out to dab at the wet

darkened as he

“That won’t be necessary.

I’ll handle it myself.”

were soaked, and the wet spot was too close to an embarrassing

Corey was furious.

about his image, and this

more than to leave

before he could, he glanced toward the

her wrist

then suddenly slapped him with her

collective gasp echoed down

Hank asked innocently, feigning

those

scene was straightforward,

is the relationship

Ward and Ms.

Bennett?”

to play

“I’m not sure.

pry into

Ward’s personal affairs.”