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.

plummeted as they reached the ground floor. Wine and towering heels conspired against Juliet’s balance,

Cliff instinctively steadied Juliet.

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

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

throat. Stung by his reluctance, she pressed herself more

brow furrowed, and he was about to create some distance when Juliet suddenly halted, her attention caught by something ahead. A curious smile played across her lips. “Cliff, is that your cousin, or

Juliet’s gaze and looked

the reception area,

clouding Cliff’s mind from alcohol vanished instantly, as if splashed

staggered, nearly collapsing before she steadied herself. She didn’t want to

much Cliff valued her, Juliet knew better than to stir