The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1044:

Alicia responded, puzzled, “As her bodyguard, it’s natural for him to be concerned. Otherwise, what kind of job is he doing?”

“If he’s so worried, then why did he make it a point to disclose Gemma’s heart condition to me? Remember, you were kidnapped by Corey, and Pierre was the catalyst.” Alicia suddenly realized and said, “If he’s concerned about Gemma, it means he doesn’t have bad intentions toward her. But is he targeting me?”

Caden hadn’t considered this angle, but Pierre’s recent actions were indeed questionable. Initially, Pierre had seemed to encourage Caden’s opposition to Corey, indicating some dislike for him. Yet, his apparent concern for Corey’s sister contradicted this. It was a puzzling contradiction.

Caden resolved to investigate exactly what had transpired with Pierre during his time in Terriland.

After Gemma’s successful surgery, Corey swallowed his pride and invited Caden and Alicia over for a meal. Corey drank heavily, becoming quite inebriated. Throughout the evening, he kept glancing at Caden, as though he wanted to say something but couldn’t bring himself to do so.

Caden immediately sensed that Corey had ulterior motives. With a cold tone, he warned, “Don’t even think

to irritation. “Who said I’d repay

hit Corey, and his face twisted in

said with a flat

rubbing his temples in frustration. He wanted to express his gratitude but couldn’t bear to give Caden the satisfaction, leaving the words stuck in his throat. After a moment’s

didn’t return the

Corey asked, “What do you want in return? I

gaze darkened.

Corey replied, “There’s nothing I

“Your life,” Caden retorted.

he offered, “I own dozens of clubs in Terriland, catering to all sorts of tastes—even transgender performers. If that’s your