The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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Now it was Raquel's turn to turn pale.

Mrs. Reyes, relieved that she was no longer on the hook, quickly intervened: “Mrs. Gray, we've been going on

about this for ages, and you've only just remembered now? It’s clearly your mistake.”

Rachel blinked, momentarily stunned. She hadn't expected Mrs. Reyes to turn on her so quickly. Mrs. Reyes’

smile was cold and knowing. In her eyes, Rachel was nothing more than an acquaintance, not a friend. And when

millions of dollars were at stake, loyalties shifted easily.

Rachel's heart sank, a heavy weight settling on her chest. The entire plan had been her idea, but now she was

facing the consequences, and it hurt. But losing millions of dollars? It was a sum she couldn't easily dismiss.

Randolph had always been a tightwad, and most of the funds in her account had been hard-earned by herself.

The thought of leaving with so much money made her stomach turn.

Mrs. Reyes had powerful connections and Rachel knew she couldn't afford to alienate her. There was only one

person left: Alicia.

Rachel took the path of least resistance. She forced a small, tight-lipped smile. “Mrs. Bennett, everyone makes

mistakes. Don’t you think you're being too harsh?”

Alice's eyes glittered with cold amusement. “What's the problem? You can’t afford it?” She paused, letting her

words sink in, before adding sharply, “No problem. You can draw up a promissory note and we'll calculate the

interest according to bank rates.”

Rachel's smile faltered and her expression soured. “Mrs. Bennett, do you really have to be so aggressive? Mr.

Ward joined us and won quite a bit. It’s not like | have suffered losses.”

“It's money he earned. What does it have to do with me?” Alice asked, cocking her head in mock confusion. Then

she turned her gaze to Caden and asked dryly, “What makes you have to supportfinancially? Are you my

son?”

Caden’s eyes narrowed, irritation barely concealed. Alicia, you're so ungrateful, he thought, suppressing the urge

to roll his eyes. I'm here to help, and you turn it against me?

Sensing an opportunity, Raquel quickly said, “Okay, let's leave it. “Ms. Reyes didn’t mean to single you out.”

Alicia scoffed, her patience running thin. “If Caden hadn't stepped in and noticed, Mrs. Reyes would have had me

playing for hours. | was losing tens of thousands of dollars with every round. How much would I have lost after all

that time? How is that not aiming?”

Rachel raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. “You could have given in or just walked away. No one forced you

to continue playing the game.”

Mrs. Reyes, never one to miss an opportunity to make fun of it, added with a sly smile: “Exactly. If you were

losing so much, why didn't you just leave?”

Alice's smile didn't reach her eyes as she straightened up. “Fine,” she said coldly. “But don't blme for what

comes next.”

She nudged Caden in the arm with a defiant look. “Call the police, Mr. Ward.”

Caden's expression hardened, his voice dripping with disdain. “Why are you orderingaround? Does he really

think I'm his son?”

Alice's lips pressed into a thin line, speechless for a moment. She glared at him, mentally cursing the man. How

infuriating!

Rolling her eyes, Alice pulled out her phone and called the police.

Seeing how serious Alicia was, Rachel intervened, trying to calm the situation. “Mrs. Bennett, that's enough!”

Caden, his expression grim, kicked a nearby chair. The chair skidded across the grass, blocking Rachel's path.

Alicia, unfazed, let the call go through. “Hello? Is this the police?”

Rachel's eyes widened, her thoughts racing. If this went any further, Randolph would have her head. With a

heavy sigh of resignation, she muttered, “Fine. “I'll pay.”

Alicia looked up with a small, victorious smile, nonchalantly displaying the screen of her phone. “Relax,” she

said, her tone sweet and calm. “I didn't actually call the police.”

Rachel gaped, staring at her in disbelief. With a falsely innocent expression, Alice added with a shrug: "I wouldn't

take it that far. It's only a small amount of money, after all."

Raquel's face hardened as she gritted her teeth. Now that she had spoken, she couldn't go back on her word.

Reluctantly, | have transferred half the amount, unable to part with the full sum.

Rachel then turned to look at Mrs. Reyes, indicating that she had to pay the other half.

Of course, Mrs. Reyes didn't want to do it, but she couldn't make a scene, so she reluctantly transferred the

money to Alicia.

Alice checked her account balance, her fingers tapping the screen leisurely. Every penny was there.

Caden, for his part, frowned silently as he saw her eyes light up with satisfaction. She had been through so

much, she had fought tooth and nail, and yet this small victory seemed enough to make her shine.

“Are you sure you counted it right?” Caden's voice cut through the moment, laced with icy disdain. “Maybe

there's an extra two dollars in there somewhere?”

Alicia blinked, surprised by his sudden comment. She put her phone back into her bag and frowned slightly. Why

was he asking her that all of a sudden?

“I've already checked,” she replied, bewildered. “Everything is in its place. Why?”

Caden'’s lips twisted into a cold smile. “For all the fuss you've made, how much have you really spent and how

much have you actually earned? “Miss Bennett, it seems your tis coming rather cheap.”

Alice's eyes widened as she realized what she meant. Her moment of triumph suddenly felt hollow, a slight

bitterness bubbling in her chest.

Their eyes met. He didn't need to say anything else, she understood the message.

In a silent exchange, Alice's eyes seemed to ask, Can | push them even harder?

Caden’s gaze flickered with subtle challenge, his eyes silently conveying, “It’s up to you.”

Alice asked silently, Will you support me?

He didn't answer, just cocked his head, resting it on his hand and rubbing his temple in that familiar, carefree

way. It wasn't exactly a “Yes,” but she understood it.

Before Mrs. Reyes could slip away, Alicia stopped her dead.

Mrs. Reyes's irritation flared. "What more do you want?"

Alice's lips curved slightly, but her words were sharp. “You and Mrs. Gray conspired against me. How do you

intend to compensate for the emotional distress you have caused me?”

Mrs. Reyes’ eyes widened, momentarily surprised. “Why, you...?”

Alice didn't give him a chance to finish. Her voice was cold, almost boring. "Apologize to me."

Caden, watching the scene, raised an eyebrow, looking at Alicia with a mixture of exasperation and disbelief. It's

hopeless, he thought, shaking his head inwardly.

Mrs. Reyes's apology was stiff, her face tense with barely suppressed frustration, but she muttered the words

before storming off.

Raquel followed closely behind her. The two women whispered hurriedly as they hurried away.

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This time, she was the one who was left speechless.