The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 523:

“What kind of misunderstanding could there possibly be? Things have already escalated to this point.

Isn’t all of this because of you?”

As if his words weren’t hurtful enough, Benedict added, “What were you and Caden doing in Terriland when this issue blew up?”

Alicia felt a pang of guilt, despite knowing she had done nothing wrong.

“What does that have to do with anything?” she asked, trying to hold back the hurt.

“What do you think?” Benedict sneered.

“If Caden had returned earlier, the video wouldn’t have reached my mother.

Caden has never been one to act on a whim.

And yet, he ignored pressing family matters to set off drone fireworks in some other country—all for some wench!”

Alicia swallowed the lump in her throat, feeling utterly humiliated.

“With all due respect, Mr.

Ward, that is a private matter between Caden and me.”

Benedict’s gaze hardened.

“Caden is where he is today thanks to the support of the Ward family.

Even the money he spent in Terriland is, in part, the family’s.

private matter,

Alicia was left speechless.

could easily cover

he meddling so much in their

that the Ward family doesn’t lack for money,” Benedict continued, “we are not foolish

who brings chaos and ruin to

uncomfortable silence settled

to stand the tension, Jasmine stepped

“Ms.

is Master Caden’s

be mindful of your

Ward.”

place to speak here,”

But Jasmine stood firm.

if you have grievances, you must wait until Madam Ciara recovers to address

If you wrong Ms.

Caden will certainly hold me

also ruin your

you don’t make things difficult for

Ward.”

anxiously tugged at Jasmine’s

the situation

“Mr.

should go see Ciara first,” Alicia

talk another day.” She turned to Jasmine and added, “I’ll take my

word, Alicia left Joy Mansion, her back turned as

go, still indignant

Benedict held considerable power within the Ward

abrasive manner,