The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 885:

Yvonne scoffed. “And you think that’s something?”

Jolie continued, “That’s not all. She sold the gallery but became a shareholder in a major company. Now, her net worth rivals Mr. Ward’s.”

Stunned, Yvonne exclaimed, “What?”

Was Alicia really that wealthy? And if so, why had she kept such a low profile? Yvonne had never even heard of her!

Jolie, visibly proud of her knowledge, added, “Think about the type of person Mr. Ward is. Someone he couldn’t easily sway isn’t someone you can push around. Go home, Mrs. Ward, and don’t come back.”

Humiliated, Yvonne left Warrington.

Hearing the news, Caden thought that the ordeal was over. However, days later, he encountered Lucilla standing drenched in rain at his company’s entrance.

her thin clothes

The receptionist mentioned she wanted to see you, but since I didn’t recognize her, I got busy and forgot

showed no interest and got into his

Lucilla hurried over.

he instructed Hank,

apologize for my aunt’s behavior toward Ms. Bennett. Don’t hold it against us. My father’s in deep trouble —

Lucilla slid down beside the car, kneeling in the rain, her dignity abandoned, begging, “I promise I’ll repay you, Caden. Please help us

unmoved

the rain-speckled car window. She looked frail and timid, which was

eyes, hollow and resolute, were fueled not by emotion but by the stark necessity to endure. The

remove her. Frail and defeated,

please, could you lend me some money? I promise