The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1044:

Alicia responded, puzzled, “As her bodyguard, it’s natural for him to be concerned. Otherwise, what kind of job is he doing?”

“If he’s so worried, then why did he make it a point to disclose Gemma’s heart condition to me? Remember, you were kidnapped by Corey, and Pierre was the catalyst.” Alicia suddenly realized and said, “If he’s concerned about Gemma, it means he doesn’t have bad intentions toward her. But is he targeting me?”

Caden hadn’t considered this angle, but Pierre’s recent actions were indeed questionable. Initially, Pierre had seemed to encourage Caden’s opposition to Corey, indicating some dislike for him. Yet, his apparent concern for Corey’s sister contradicted this. It was a puzzling contradiction.

Caden resolved to investigate exactly what had transpired with Pierre during his time in Terriland.

After Gemma’s successful surgery, Corey swallowed his pride and invited Caden and Alicia over for a meal. Corey drank heavily, becoming quite inebriated. Throughout the evening, he kept glancing at Caden, as though he wanted to say something but couldn’t bring himself to do so.

As a seasoned individual, Caden immediately sensed that Corey had ulterior motives. With a cold tone, he warned, “Don’t even think about trying to repay me with your body. I didn’t save your sister out of kindness—I just needed something to do.”

Corey stiffened, his expression shifting to irritation. “Who said I’d repay you with my body?”

A wave of nausea hit Corey, and his face twisted in disgust.

Unfazed, Caden said with a flat expression, “Then stop staring at me.”

Corey closed his eyes, rubbing his temples in frustration. He wanted to express his gratitude but couldn’t bear to give Caden the satisfaction, leaving the words stuck in his throat. After a moment’s thought, Corey decided against saying anything and instead poured Caden a drink, awkwardly raising his glass. “Cheers.”

Caden, however, didn’t return the gesture, refusing to drink.

Unbothered, Corey asked, “What do you want in return? I don’t want to owe you a favor.”

Caden’s gaze darkened. “Anything I want?”

With confidence, Corey replied, “There’s nothing I can’t give.”

“Your life,” Caden retorted.

Corey froze, momentarily speechless. After regaining his composure, he offered, “I own dozens of clubs in Terriland, catering to all sorts of tastes—even transgender performers. If that’s your thing, I can arrange for you to have some fun with the best.”

Caden absentmindedly twisted the ring on his finger, his expression unreadable. “I’m married,” he replied coolly. “Aside from my wife, I’m not interested in anything else.” Corey’s gaze flicked to Alicia, seated across the table. With a knowing look, he said, “I understand.”

Caden sneered, unimpressed by Corey’s petty tricks. He and Alicia had long outgrown the impulsiveness of youth. Both knew Corey couldn’t tolerate their happiness and wouldn’t allow themselves to be swayed by his clumsy attempts to create division.noveldrama

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