Chapter: 437

He let out a bitter laugh. “What is this supposed to mean? Are you planning to make your relationship with my ex-wife public?"

Caden stared at Joshua with an unreadable smile. "Mr. Yates, your problems must not be too severe if you're still inclined to notice women," he remarked.

After speaking, Caden strode into the room with his long strides. Mr. Wade immediately stood up and pulled out a chair for him.

He then cast a sideways glance at Alicia.

She lifted the hem of her dress as she entered the room and then seated herself on the chair.

Mr. Wade was momentarily surprised.

He glanced at her once more before turning away and Leaving the room with a meaningful look.

Joshua had observed the entire scene unfold and said sarcastically, "Well done, Alicia. You've managed to win over a man like Caden."

Alicia understood exactly what he was insinuating.

“You're giving me too much credit. Mr. Ward's helping me out of kindness," she replied. She smiled and added, “When you're with Miss Green, you're so groveling and subservient. In that regard, Mr. Ward could never compare to you."

Caden narrowed his eyes at her.

Who was she attacking with that remark at?

Joshua slowly clenched his fists.

He didn't truly believe that Alicia could win over Caden.

But she seemed to matter to Caden now.

Even if it was nothing more than a fleeting affair, the connection between Alicia and Caden still ignited Joshua's fury.

The more Joshua contemplated the situation, the angrier he became.

They had barely entered the room, and he already felt an overwhelming urge to leave. He pushed back his chair and stood up abruptly.

Caden observed Joshua's sudden movement and asked, “What's the matter? Have you decided you don't want to borrow the money after all?"

With wounded pride, Joshua retorted, "That's none of your business."

Just as he was about to make his exit, Alicia interjected, “Why are you in a rush? If you're not interested in the loan, perhaps we can discuss the painting instead."

Joshua knew he had done something wrong, but he showed no sign of guilt. "When you married me, didn't you say that everything you owned was mine?" he replied smugly. "You loved me so much back then. Naturally, I thought it belonged to me."

Alicia never thought that he could be so shameless.

Even at this point, he dared to bring up the past.

“Promises are just words. These days, I prefer to handle matters legally," she responded coldly.

Joshua wasn't about to let a small loss turn into a bigger one. “Mr. Wade has the painting. You should ask him for it instead."

“And what about the deposit? When do you plan to return it?" Alicia asked pointedly.

The deposit in question amounted to fifty million dollars.

In the past, an amount like fifty million dollars meant nothing to Joshua.

However, his situation had changed.