The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1019:

Alicia sensed Corey’s manipulative intent and brushed it off. “No, I don’t.”

Ever since Caden’s surgery, he rarely drank, and Alicia, being allergic to alcohol, never bothered with hangover medicine.

Corey frowned, pretending to be serious. “How can you not have any? Didn’t you always keep hangover medicine for me when we traveled for business?” The room fell silent at his words.

Alicia saw through his act and smiled faintly. “Corey, if you’re trying to drive a wedge between Caden and me, you’ll need a better excuse. This is just embarrassing.” Clicking his tongue, Corey countered, “I’m not stirring trouble. All I want is some hangover pills.”

Then, with a mock air of innocence, Corey raised his voice. “Oh, my bad—I forgot you’re married to Caden now. I shouldn’t bring up our past in front of your husband.”

Alicia stared at Corey, speechless. What past? This man would say anything to get under her skin.

Alicia turned to a waiter. “Could you please bring this gentleman

from wealthy clients. Corey was caught off

them, shielding Alicia from Corey. But instead of

left the elevator, Caden kept Corey at a

Corey smirked and teased, “Why are you so protective? Can’t I ask a simple question as a

expression says otherwise. Dark, brooding, and angry—it’s written all over your face. What’s

turned to Alicia, his face calm but firm. “Wait for

send her away?

let out a derisive smile before walking away. “I’m not a fan of messy scenes. But

Corey was momentarily stunned.

disappeared, Caden calmly

grinned, unshaken. “Oh, so you’re furious