The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 428:

Alicia hadn’t heard of him, but she noticed the subtle change in Caden’s expression.

She knew that Corey and Caden had once been classmates — rivals and allies who had eventually gone their separate ways, each carving out their own domain in their respective fields.

“Why are all the top players so good-looking?” she mused aloud.

At that moment, Corey noticed them and approached with a warm smile.

“Mr.

Ward,” he greeted, extending his hand.

His mature, chiseled features were strikingly handsome.

“It’s been a while.”

Caden shook his hand, then casually slipped an arm around Alicia’s waist.

“My girlfriend, Alicia,” he introduced her simply.

Corey nodded politely.

Unlike Caden’s relaxed nature, Corey exuded a steady composure and quickly steered the conversation toward work.

With a casual smile, Caden asked, “So, what brings you to an event like this, Mr.

Hampton?”

Corey chuckled.

“You’re far more impressive than I am, yet here you are.”

Caden smirked.

“Just trying to keep a woman happy.

Is that your reason too?”

Alicia nudged him lightly, a subtle reminder to watch his words.

Unaccustomed to such casual banter, Corey kept his response brief before excusing himself and moving on.

As Corey walked away, he reflected on Caden’s earlier expression and murmured to his secretary, “Caden’s become quite perceptive.

He saw through my motives right away.”

The secretary raised an eyebrow.

“Should we get involved in his affairs?”

“No need,” Corey replied dismissively.

“I’ll handle my business without meddling in his.”

Corey’s return this time had a personal purpose.

He was looking into a specific girl’s background.

Twenty-five years ago, this girl had been born in the most prestigious private hospital in Warrington.

On that particular day, only two mothers had given birth there, making the trail relatively easy to follow.

As they drove, Alicia seemed lost in thought.

“Now that Corey’s back, will it impact you?” she asked, glancing over at Caden.

He replied nonchalantly, “Not in the slightest.

And he’s not here for business anyway.”

Warrington was a small city with little room for two major players to go head-to-head.

Both he and Corey knew better.

Alicia couldn’t help but admire Caden’s composure.

He had an unshakable calm, as if even when a whale swallowed him, he would take a nap in its belly first, then find a way out without any worries.

“But if he’s not here for business, what is he here for? Blind dates?” she teased.

Caden’s eyebrow twitched slightly, remembering how she had praised Corey earlier for being both handsome and capable.

His tone cooled.

“Not sure.

I have his number.

Want to call and ask?”

Alicia blinked, caught off guard.

“Why would I call someone I barely know?”

But as she glanced at him, she noticed his expression was a bit… off.

She tilted her head, studying him.

“Wait a second… are you jealous?”

Caden didn’t reply, but the driver’s soft chuckle filled the silence.

As an observer, he could tell that Caden had been a bit jealous.

Caden shot him a sidelong glance.

“Something funny?”

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