The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 816:

As he signed, Hank added, “By the way, Mr. Ward mentioned you’re late. The machine acquisition is complete. You can have your CEO negotiate with Mr. Ward personally if you want it.”

Corey felt the sting. It was now clear why Caden had stayed aloof. The videos didn’t interest him. What he wanted was an encounter with Alicia.

Caden’s actions had completely crushed Corey’s pride. Not only had he forced Corey into spending a great deal of money, but he had also subjected him to one humiliation after another. Now, Corey was prepared to strip him of his last advantage. Alicia couldn’t be allowed to meet him. With Caden’s relentless methods, it was only a matter of time before Alicia would be brought back to Warrington. If that really happened, what would become of Gemma?

Corey gripped his pen, his thoughts racing. Hank, noticing his hesitation, reassured him, “Mr. Ward isn’t in any rush. He’ll be busy with Christmas festivities, so he won’t have time until spring. Anytime within the next three months will work for us.” After saying that, Hank exited without another word.

Corey drank alone in the private room, his mind clouded with frustration. Sensing his mood, his secretary said with concern, “Mr. Hampton, drinking this much isn’t good for your stomach.” Corey handed him a thick wad of cash.

“Nice work with that spill earlier. Take this as your bonus.”

alcohol did little to soothe him, and he left the room, still unsettled. Outside, he spotted a striking woman with long, wavy hair waiting nearby. Her long, slender legs, accentuated by a short skirt and black stockings, immediately caught his

He sneered.

jerk sure knows how to

exactly his type. After a few more drinks, he leaned in and asked coyly, “Is this your first

for drawn-out seduction, wrapped his arm around her waist and guided her to

later, Corey leaped

hell are

woman blinked, still lying on the bed, and responded, “Hello,

screen appeared on her forehead, showing that he could input commands

Disgusted, Corey took a cold shower to regain his composure, cursing as he realized that he might be scarred for months. Swallowing his pride, he ordered someone to