The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1075:

Blushing, Gemma turned toward Alicia, her steps deliberate as she tried to divert Caden’s attention. “Alicia, are you happy today?”

“Yes,” Alicia replied warmly and pulled out a chair, motioning for Gemma to sit beside her. “Yes. But tell me — are you dating Pierre?”

Gemma shook her head firmly. “No. He’s just my bodyguard.”

Alicia’s lips curled into a teasing smile. “Don’t worry. I won’t tell your brother.”

Gemma froze, her confidence faltering. Was her act that transparent? Heat crept up her neck as she whispered, “Thank you, Alicia.”

Alicia chuckled. “You’re so easy to fool. I was just testing you.”

red. She protested, “Why have you

only a mischievous woman could end up

Gemma was speechless.

lounging at ease, set his wine glass down and pulled Alicia closer with a confident arm.

didn’t hesitate. She leaned in and tasted it—straight from

in his eyes. “You’re getting the hang of

“Is this really

unbothered. “Don’t you have your own bodyguard to

brow furrowed. Pierre, who’d been standing dutifully behind Gemma just moments ago,

call from Talia. Preferring privacy, he stepped outside

moment of silence on the line, broken by the sound of a bottle shattering. Then, Talia’s sobs followed. Concerned, Pierre steadied himself and went back inside to Gemma. “I need to step out for a while. Stay with Mr.

his serious tone, expressed her worry, “What’s going