The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 148

Chapter 148:

Alicia fell asleep in the bed in the dimly lit living room.

Caden, on the other hand, was still wide awake, despite the passion they had just felt.

His body vibrated with a feeling of fullness, satisfaction coursing through his veins.

He took out the USB drive that Randolph had handed him earlier, and until now Caden had not bothered to look at its contents.

He had intended to watch it with Alicia, but she had gotten tired faster than expected.

An ironic smile appeared on his lips. In fact, he had made sure of it. Wearing her out had been part of his plan: a clever way to keep her complacent, maybe even convince her to cook for him.

Caden plugged in the USB and clicked on the audio file, and in the next second, A hum came from the speakers.

The crackling sound was unmistakably coming from a secret recording, untouched and raw.

Caden's carefree attitude changed as the recorded conversation filled the room. At first, it seemed like any other incriminating evidence, something banal in its criminality. But as the recording continued, a deep wrinkle formed between his eyebrows.

His gaze drifted toward the closed door of the living room, where Alicia was sleeping peacefully.

He picked up the volume. , he lowered it to barely a whisper and leaned in to catch every word. The recording didn't last long - less than five minutes - but every second was packed with damning details.

It went back three years, to the tragic plane crash.

There were no survivors, they said. the headlines, and everyone believed it had been a terrible accident. Except it wasn't.

Joshua's name appeared on the recording; he had been one of the orchestrators behind it all.

Caden clenched his jaw, the weight of the revelation hitting him hard. Although he had long since distanced himself from the Yates family, their dirty deeds had never really been beyond his reach.

They reaped what they sowed, and he had no intention of being dragged back into their webs. .

And what was more important, Alicia's parents had died in that accident three years ago.

Her thoughts stirred as she quickly collated the details.

Although there was no direct evidence that When Joshua was connected to the death of Alicia's parents, the pieces were starting to fit together too well.

Caden pressed his lips into a thin, tight line, his face shadowed by the harsh light from the ceiling.< /p>

The sharp luminosity was oppressive, creating strong contrasts in his expression and amplifying the growing tension beneath his cold appearance.

Without a second thought, he picked up the phone and dialed a number. anonymous.

Do it for me. I want answers in a day.

When the call ended, Caden put the USB drive in the safe and locked it.

Two hours later, Alicia woke up, with her mouth dry and her body aching in familiar places.

Each sexual encounter with Caden left her crotch and legs throbbing with pain, a discomfort to which she had unfortunately become accustomed. With a slight wince of pain, he slid out of bed, with slow and cautious steps.

The sky was already dark.

In the dim office, only two lamps remained lit. of wall, whose soft glow cast long, indistinct shadows that danced across the room.

By the window, Caden sat in silent contemplation, a half-finished glass of wine in his hand.

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Alice He felt her eyes fix on him, studying the disheveled strands of hair that had fallen over his forehead. His shirt, now slightly wrinkled, had several buttons undone, exposing the hard planes of his chest.

Faint red scratches and bite marks marked his skin, proof of his previous passion.

The deeper the marks, the harder Caden had penetrated inside her.

She leaned against the wall, biting her lip as memories from a few hours ago flooded her mind.

The same An uncomfortable wave of shame washed over her.

How could she remain so inexperienced, so hopelessly sensitive to his touch? No matter how many times it happened, she never seemed to harden.

Seeming to sense his presence, Caden turned his head toward her, his dark eyes meeting hers with the same unreadable intensity.

You're awake, he murmured, under his breath.

Alicia swallowed her discomfort, trying disguise the discomfort by pretending it had not happened. So... where is what you were going to give me, she asked stiffly.

The USB flash drive Caden responded indifferently. It is damaged. I'll bring it to you the day after tomorrow.

He sent a quick message on his phone before getting up from his seat.

His sudden movement made his pulse quicken involuntarily, a flash of fear flickering. through her as he approached. Don't tell me you're not planning on giving it to me, she stammered, more nervous than defiant.

With your attitude, you think I would lie to you. Caden, ever composed, filled his glass with warm water and handed it to her. Accidents happen. How about this? If you don't have it by the day after tomorrow, feel free to burn my company to the ground.

She frowned, speechless.

He wasn't a ruthless monster capable of of such destruction.

Reluctantly, he accepted the glass, since he was thirsty.

He took a long drink, almost emptying the glass in one gulp. How did you know I was thirsty, he asked, his voice softer now.

Caden smiled slightly, leaning closer as his words slipped softly from his lips. You don't remember how wet you were before.

The heat took over her cheeks, her face flushed. She closed her mouth, too embarrassed to make a sound.

As the warm water settled on her stomach, it caused a small roar, making her realize how hungry she was.

Caden He barely blinked. The food will be here soon, he announced flatly.

Alicia set down the glass with a high-pitched clink. You can eat alone. Just looking at you has lost my appetite.

He smiled with a sly expression. It's really a shame. I was about to tell you something about Joshua's company.

At this, his cold demeanor instantly cracked, and he couldn't help but ask: Why, what happened?

There's a problem, he replied, letting a deliberate pause hang in the air. Her liquidity has dried up.

Alicia's lips curved into a slow, almost perverse smile. Karma hadn't wasted any time.

How are you taking this, he asked, in an amused tone.

Caden sank nonchalantly into the chair, crossing his legs as if he had everything. the time of the world.

I'm starving, he said lazily, and I'm too tired to talk. Let's eat first and then we'll chat.

Alicia stared at him, fighting the urge to roll her eyes.

I really wanted to play like this

Sighing, She dropped into the chair across from him.

Suddenly I look appealing to you now,' Caden joked, arching an eyebrow.

She was silent for a moment, then said, "Sure, what do you mean?" you say.

The The arrival of the food broke the tension. The elegant containers, hermetically sealed, continued to release tempting aromas that filled the room. Despite herself, Alicia swallowed involuntarily and grabbed the cutlery.

She dug in and, without even taking a bite, Caden leaned forward slightly and told her everything she wanted to hear.

Alicia's eyes shone with interest and the corners of her lips lifted slightly. So if Joshua wants to keep his little empire from falling apart, he's going to have to swallow his pride and ask for help... wherever he can find it. Correct

Caden nodded, watching her carefully.

Something about her changing mood sparked a flash of unexpected sympathy in him.

You feel better now

Alicia, unable to hide the sparkle in her eyes, was clearly no longer in a bad mood.

She picked up a piece of chicken, struggling to hide her growing smile. I guess.

He leaned towards her with a knowing smile. You want to feel even better

She blinked, piqued by curiosity. You're planning on making your move now, aren't you?

Caden hesitated, thoughtful.

It was tempting, very tempting. A couple of well-made moves and Joshua would be cornered. But ending things now would also cut off their little agreement.

At this, his cold demeanor instantly cracked, and he couldn't help but ask: Why, what happened.

There is a problem, he responded, leaving a deliberate pause in the air. Her liquidity has dried up.

Alicia's lips curved into a slow, almost perverse smile. Karma hadn't wasted any time.

How are you taking this, he asked, in an amused tone.

Caden sank nonchalantly into the chair, crossing his legs as if he had everything. the time of the world.

I'm starving, he said lazily, and I'm too tired to talk. Let's eat first and then we'll chat.

Alicia stared at him, fighting the urge to roll her eyes.

I really wanted to play like this

Sighing, She dropped into the chair across from him.

Suddenly I look appealing to you now,' Caden joked, arching an eyebrow.

She was silent for a moment, then said, "Sure, what do you mean?" you say.

The The arrival of the food broke the tension. The elegant containers, hermetically sealed, continued to release tempting aromas that filled the room. Despite herself, Alicia swallowed involuntarily and grabbed the cutlery.

She dug in and, without even taking a bite, Caden leaned forward slightly and told her everything she wanted to hear.

Alicia's eyes shone with interest and the corners of her lips lifted slightly. So if Joshua wants to keep his little empire from falling apart, he's going to have to swallow his pride and ask for help... wherever he can find it. Correct

Caden nodded, watching her carefully.

Something about her changing mood sparked a flash of unexpected sympathy in him.

You feel better now

Alicia, unable to hide the sparkle in her eyes, was clearly no longer in a bad mood.

She picked up a piece of chicken, struggling to hide her growing smile. I guess.

He leaned towards her with a knowing smile. You want to feel even better

She blinked, piqued by curiosity. You're planning on making your move now, aren't you?

Caden hesitated, thoughtful.

It was tempting, very tempting. A couple of well-made moves and Joshua would be cornered. But ending things now would also disrupt their little agreement.

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