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.

to a waiter. “Could you please bring

clients. Corey was

them, shielding Alicia from Corey. But instead of losing his temper, he

they left the elevator, Caden kept Corey

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

brooding, and angry—it’s written all over your face. What’s the

and turned to Alicia, his face calm but firm. “Wait for me in the car.”

provoke him further. “Why send her away? Don’t

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

Corey was momentarily stunned.

footsteps disappeared, Caden calmly rolled up his

furious now?