The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1212:

The recent tunnel collapse had claimed lives, and when Juliet took over the project, she inherited its ghosts. Some bereaved families refused monetary compensation, necessitating the use of influence to navigate the situation. Such was the nature of business in their world.

A question nagged at Cliff’s mind. “Miss Foster, you’re hardly a philanthropist. The tunnel collapse wasn’t your cross to bear. What made you take on this burden?”

Juliet’s lips curved into a knowing smile. “You think just anyone could handle a project of this magnitude? Sometimes, you have to embrace the losses to seize the opportunity.”

Cliff’s eyes narrowed to razor-sharp focus. “Is that the real reason?”

Juliet met his gaze without flinching. “What exactly are you implying?”

“Just making conversation,” Cliff replied, his casual tone masking deeper suspicions.

Wine and towering heels

Cliff instinctively steadied Juliet.

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shiver ran through Juliet’s body as she drew in a deep breath. “Cliff, could

her at arm’s length, he guided her toward the exit through

throat. Stung by his reluctance, she pressed herself more firmly against him in

some distance when Juliet suddenly halted, her attention caught by something ahead. A curious smile played

Juliet’s gaze

of the

mind from alcohol vanished instantly, as if splashed with cold

steadied herself. She didn’t want

there, and knowing how much Cliff valued her, Juliet knew better than