The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 497:

Alicia replied, “It was an innovation contest for security control systems.

Caden took first place.

His design was purchased three years ago by the world’s largest bank, and it has never failed since.

You, someone who buys locks for protection, really think you can outsmart a lock maker?”

Corey’s eyes darkened slightly, a storm brewing beneath his calm facade.

The reason why he always fell short against Caden was that Caden’s innovative ideas never ran dry.

“So, did Caden teach you?” Corey asked.

Suddenly, a voice rang out from inside, cutting through the tension.

“Does she even need to be taught? Want to find out who took second place in that competition?”

Corey glanced up to see Gerry striding toward him.

Dressed in bright colors, Gerry resembled a flamboyant beetle.

As he approached, he pulled a baseball bat from behind him, the solid wood striking a menacing thwack against his palm.

Corey’s eyes narrowed at the sight.

“Mr.

Hopkins, are you really planning to start a fight on my turf?”

out a laugh, the

to ask? What else do you think I brought this bat for? To use it as a

tone sharp as a

think about calling the

your office has

is coming

his head in disbelief, incredulous at the audacity of

resort to such tactics

calmly, “You’ve committed a few dirty deeds

wrong with using force? A seasoned businessman like you isn’t

cold gaze

to teach him

him? Always up for fun and games,

face as he rolled up his

comes to a fight, you might not be my

Gerry asked, whistling

the room, flanked by a group

uniforms, clearly hired muscle from a

Corey recognized Jasmine instantly.

for

the room, Yolanda instinctively recoiled and accidentally bumped into something, causing it

turned to

face flushed, and she instinctively hid her hands behind her

sauntered over, casually propping one leg on a chair to block

tilted his head, his tone

Yolanda, what are you

Gerry, she was acutely aware of the

tone when he uttered her name dripped with