The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 830:

So, that was why things had been quiet recently; he had been biding his time, waiting to strike with something big. She could now see that he was targeting her directly, using these researchers as pawns in his game.

But instead of flaring up, she kept her cool, her voice calm and steady.

“And just what promises did he make to win you over?”

Watching Alicia’s understanding sink in, the lead researcher felt a wave of guilt and helplessness tighten around his chest.

“At first, he dangled an offer of a tenfold salary increase, which we all rejected immediately. Afterward, he revealed that this hospital is set to be taken over by Blizzard Group within three months. That means even our project would come under his thumb. Caden’s business tactics are as unyielding as ever. To protect your research from his meddling, we have debated this endlessly and ultimately decided to buy some time by cooperating with him for now. But we can’t afford to wait any longer, which is why we have called you. We need to come up with a plan. Ms. Bennett, we have poured everything into this project.”

“We have spent countless hours, drained our resources, and exhausted every expert we could find. To see him swoop in and take it all without so much as a second thought—it’s nothing short of outrageous.”

The group erupted, buzzing with indignation. No one knew Caden’s character better than Alicia did. So what if he pushed the boundaries? This wasn’t the first time he had pulled a stunt like this. Who could actually stand up to him?

through the noise, she raised

Whether you stay or go, I’ll have

into investigating Caden’s activities at Warrington Hospital. She uncovered that six months earlier, he had launched a similar project there—using superior materials and achieving

two options: she could abandon her project or go to Warrington and continue her research. But time

an acquisition contract had already landed on the hospital’s desk. Caden had made

Alicia to her limits, he soon followed up

would love to have you on board to complete this project with me. The lab and

had had enough

interesting to you, Caden?” she shot back, not bothering

Caden chuckled, undeterred.

penny I’m pouring

play dumb.” Alicia’s patience wore

exactly

hint of amusement in his