The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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Alicia was relieved to hear his question. She was relieved that that was all Joshua was worried about. She had

been afraid he would ask, “Why did you conspire with Caden against me?”

Keeping his emotions in check, he replied, “Why are you askingthat?”

Joshua's tone was firm as he replied, "Just givea straight answer. Yes or no."

"No," she replied flatly.

But Joshua was not convinced.

“Mrs. Gray has already left, but before she did, she mentioned that you and Caden were very close while you

were at the Gray family’s house.” His expression darkened. “Don't you find it a little coincidental that the two of

you were there at the stime? After you were injured, why was it Caden who saved you and took you to the

hospital?”

Alice remained silent, her gaze fixed on him.

In her eyes, she could see not only anger, but also a flash of resentment. Perhaps there was even a hint of fear,

although that seemed like an exaggeration. Alicia understood Joshua too well; his interest in her was always

fleeting. He wouldn't really fear losing her.

Now that she had gathered enough evidence, she no longer felt the need to keep up her facade. She realized

that the thad cto break her ties with him.

“There's actually something going on between Caden and me,” she said, a smile slowly creeping across her face.

Joshua shudded at her smile.

His words ignited her fury, and his calm demeanor only intensified her frustration.

“So why did you deny it before?” Joshua asked, his voice agitated.

Alicia shrugged, her indifference clear. “You asked if we were involved.”

“Is there really any difference?” she replied, her smile still lingering.

“Absolutely. Caden askedif | wanted to be with him, but | haven't agreed to anything yet.”

He said whatever cto mind, no matter how ridiculous it sounded.

So, she let out a sigh and lied through her teeth. “He claimed that he’s better than you, and that if | was with

him, all my problems would disappear.”

Alice was making it all up.

But surprisingly, Joshua believed him.

The reason was simple: he understood Caden's intentions from their private conversations.

Her heart began to race. “What do you think?”

“Nothing,” she replied mockingly, her tone laced with sarcasm. “I don't have a choice, do 1?”

| didn't really have anything to say about it.

Who would conquer her was up to them.

Joshua knew he had no chance of winning, but his competitive spirit flared. Clenching his fists, he declared:

“Caden is no match for me.”

Alice laughed at his comment.

«Those who have nothing to lose are not intimidated by those who have everything at stake. He is now single

and has no ties. And you? Lilliana is pregnant. Aren't you worried?

Joshua's expression soured. “Alicia, are you sitting with Caden to make fun of me?”

“No,” she replied with a shrug. “I'm just telling the truth. You're impulsive, and I'm simply reminding you not to

jeopardize the bigger picture over minor issues.”

Lilliana represented the big picture. Alice was nothing more than a trivial matter.

Joshua needed to understand that.

Joshua saw through her.

“Are you planning on leavingto be with Caden?” she asked, her voice tinged with suspicion.

Alicia hesitated before answering, “I won't be with anyone, but as long as | stay at the Yates mansion, I will

always be a risk to your relationship with Lilliana. You should think about that.”

Joshua dismissed his hypocritical words with a wave of his hand.

He took her hand and firmly said, “Caden only wants you to compete with me. If you accept this, it won't end

well for you. Do you understand?”

Alice flinched under his grip and struggled to free herself.

Believing she was trying to escape, Joshua picked her up and carried her into the bedroom. He then locked the

door.

"What are you planning to do to me, Joshua?" Alice asked in a worried voice.

He pushed her onto the bed and grabbed her by the neck. “What are you thinking? Have you forgotten why |

brought you to the Yates mansion?” | have grownled. He began to remove her clothes.

Alice clung to his shirt, steadily resisting his attempts to undress her.

She knew Joshua had taken the drug, so he wouldn't react physically. However, Caden had left marks on his skin.

| couldn't let Joshua find out.

This bastard was a brutal man.

Fury took hold of Alice and she slapped him hard.

The impact started Joshua, and for a moment he stood still.

With a stern expression, he growled, “Do you really not want to give yourself to me?”

Alice's eyes burned with anger. "Why would | want to? Have you forgotten how you threatenedthen?"

Joshua paused, thinking back.

How had he threatened her? He had told her that if she did not obey, he would leave, leaving her vulnerable to

those drunks who would drag her to a secluded area and assault her.

Shaking with fury, Alice screamed, “You are no different from a rapist!”

Joshua's body stiffened at his words.

He looked her straight in her eyes.

It was true, he had changed.

She was no longer the Alice of before.

The eyes before him were no longer kind and smiling. They were filled with anger and defiance.

He had been trying to force her to

stay with him, but now, for the first

time, he felt a ave efdbidat wash

Sethi. frustrated by his body's

lack of response, he let go of her and

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Seconds later, her phone range. It was Lilliana.

He answered the phone, exhaling a cloud of smoke.

"What's wrong, honey?"

In a sweet voice, Lilliana asked, “Are you done with work? Would you mind joiningfor a walk?” Joshua looked

at Alicia.

She had already smoothed her clothes and stood at a distance, deliberately avoiding his gaze.

"Yes," he replied flatly. "I'll be there soon."

After hanging up, Alice spoke up.

“Nothing stays hidden forever. Your

company is abqut i dopublic’and

Liflidna is Stanning her return to work.

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Joshua knew exactly what mattered most to him.

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He did not respond directly.

Instead, he grabbed his phone from the bed and started to walk out.

Alicia’s expression tightened. “What do you think you're doing, Joshua?”