The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 6

Chapter 6:

Alicia's face, pale from the cold, turned crimson. The humiliation of letting her nemesis see her in such a pitiful state stung more than the biting cold rain. She leaned against the car door, trying to put as much distance between them as possible.

Caden's eyes stopped on her legs.

You have great legs, he commented nonchalantly. . Joshua seems to like them. And I'm sure many other men do too.

He bowed his head, fingers drumming quietly on the armrest, the rhythm as infuriating as his words.

In fact, I'd bet that quite a few would find them... irresistible.

Alice's throat tightened and a shiver ran down her spine.

It was pitch black outside, and with the rain torrential, common sense dictated that it was not safe for a woman to be alone outside. However, the way Caden said it made it seem like what was a mere statistical possibility became a foregone conclusion. What a disgusting idiot!

He hesitated, but his options were limited. With a reluctant sigh, Alicia fastened her seat belt, pressing herself against the door as if it could somehow protect her from the man sitting next to her.

The soaked dress clung to her like a second layer of skin. , the discomfort gnawed at her. He couldn't help but hunch his shoulders, shivering from the cold. Without a word, Caden tossed the coat into her lap. The weight of the coat surprised her, but she soon wrapped herself in it, grateful for the warmth.

The coat gave off Caden's unique musk, a mix of cologne and something raw, masculine. It clung to the fabric, penetrating her senses and dragging her back to that fateful night...

The familiar voice.

The familiar smell.

The heart Alicia's stomach sank in realization. Could it really be him

Oh, God... It couldn't be!

The ridiculousness of the idea made her shudder again, but she couldn't shake her suspicion. She turned her head stiffly to study him, hoping to find some response on his face.

Caden, oblivious to her confusion, didn't even look up from his phone.

Stop looking at me. I'm not interested.

Idiot!

Alicia ignored the blow and cleared her throat.

So, Caden, when are you back?

< p>Only then did he look up from his phone.

He looked at her with distant amusement, as if admiring a pretty bird in a cage.

The 14th.

His heart dropped like a stone, his mind was spinning with the weight of those words.

The 14th

It was the day of his incident.

With his heart pounding in his chest, he continued with his questions.

And where were you staying that day.

Caden leaned back, a smug smile dancing on his lips as he watched her squirm. He seemed to enjoy watching her panic.

I don't remember. He was too busy fucking a girl.

Fucking a girl

Alicia felt her mouth go dry in an instant.

This still didn't prove anything , but anxiety was eating away at her inside.

Before she could continue asking him, Caden's phone rang, breaking the tension.

He answered lazily, glancing at her with an eyebrow. up.

What are you looking for

The theater manager's voice crackled through the line.

A ring.

Caden She looked at Alicia's delicate hands.

She hadn't heard anything the caller had said, but her look alone was enough to make her frown. Without thinking, he put his hands together.

When the call ended, Caden's voice was tinged with mockery.

Haven't Joshua spent a fortune on a bracelet for you? Why not? you put it on

At this, Alicia's expression darkened. He spoke with a coldness that hid the sting beneath.

He bought it for his lover, he murmured nonchalantly.

Caden gave a low, unfunny laugh.

< p>Generous, right. Spending a fortune on a dog collar.

Alicia didn't say anything, but she felt a strange satisfaction at his words.

And so, the weight of her doubts and previous worries faded away in the bottom.

It didn't matter who that man had been that night. She had used him, and that was it. He had moved on.

When they arrived at Monica's house, Alicia hesitated. He wondered if he should thank Caden, but in the end, he said stiffly,

I'll wash the coat and send it to the Yates mansion.

Caden, always far from gallant , he gave her a mocking smile.

If you dirty it, just give me fifty thousand in cash.

Hey

Alicia blinked in bewilderment.

Fifty thousand for this one coat

I could probably buy something better than this rag with that kind of money.

But he hadn't complained before while wearing it. Now, with no room to protest, he forced himself to obey.

After transferring the money to his account, he wiped his wet legs and feet on his coat and handed it back with a mocking smile.

Next time, Mr. Ward, I suggest you invest in a better coat. This one's a little rough.

Caden's laughter filled the car.

Hard Huh.

That night, she had clung to him, soaking his clothes.

She had not complained about his rudeness then.

Recalling the scenes of that night, her throat went dry. He swallowed and lit a cigarette to drown out the pain he felt.

But not even the nicotine could calm him down...

When Caden arrived at his apartment, Hank was already waiting for him at the door, willing to update him on company affairs.

Caden had left him specific instructions to reorganize everything from top to bottom, all of which Hank had taken care of.

Ah, And one more thing, Hank added after reporting everything. I saw Joshua at the police station before. It looked like he was looking for Miss Bennett.

Caden let out a high-pitched laugh, his eyes shining with amusement as he tossed Hank a bottle of water.

The ever-submissive Alicia He finally stood up to him, and he liked it. Go figure.

Now that they were talking about Alicia, Hank handed a ring to Caden and asked him: Should I give the ring back to Miss Bennett or tell her to pick it up herself.

Caden looked at the ring.

It was just a small, simple silver band, with no diamonds to speak of.

It was too big, a little loose, probably slipped during the… intensity of that night.

Cheap material, and even cheaper feeling.

However, Alicia was desperate to get it back.

Caden's lips curved into a smile. cynical What did she have besides that seductive body? Not much.

Hank sighed, almost regretfully. If Miss Bennett weren't your sister-in-law, Mr. Ward, maybe your problems...

At this, Caden's expression darkened, and Hank immediately fell silent.

It was the drugs, Caden hissed, his voice high as ice.

Without thinking, Hank corrected him.

But it was Miss Bennett who was on drugs, sir.

Caden's fingers curled He tightened his grip around the ring, the cold metal digging into his palm. The atmosphere dropped several hundred degrees, a chill crept through the room.

My apologies, Mr. Ward. I spoke out of turn, Hank muttered, taking a step back, his eyes downcast.

Caden's gaze drifted downward, to a part of himself that was already reacting to the thought of Alicia. Just thinking about her excited him.

With an evil smile, he added, almost to himself: We'll know where the problem really lies... after another round.

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