The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 71:

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Alicia took a taxi and headed to the beauty salon, dressed in simple and modest attire. Once inside, she approached the counter and looked around at the different beauty packages on offer.

The beautician, who quickly noticed Alicia's refined demeanor, wasted no time in guiding her toward the most luxurious options, each one more extravagant than the last. Alicia, however, did not lose sight of her true objective: to meet Rachel Gray, Randolph's wife. With that goal in mind, she chose a package priced at a staggering $100,000, and closed the transaction with a calm smile.

Moments later, her phone range. It was Joshua.

"What did you just buy?" I have asked.

Alicia smiled sarcastically. Even through a text message, she could sense her irritation. Funny, she thought, that over a simple $100,000 purchase he was questioning her, but when she emptied millions from her accounts, he didn't even blink.

She quickly replied, “The autumn weather has dried out my skin, so I’m going to get a facial.”

Time passed, and when she was lying in bed, resting for the night, his belated reply came: “It is good to give priority to your appearance.”

Some time later, another message followed, more suggestive than the first: "Has your period come yet?"

Alice rolled her eyes in exasperation. “Not yet,” she replied dismissively.

Then she turned off the phone, not wanting to hear from him again that night.

The next morning, knowing Rachel's routine, Alicia made sure to position herself strategically. Not long after, Rachel arrived for her usual beauty treatment. Alicia smiled and greeted her warmly.

Raquel stopped, her eyes falling on Alicia's familiar face. After a moment, she recognized her. “Miss Bennett?”

Outwardly, Alice remained calm, but secretly she was surprised that Rachel recognized her.

Rachel, her appearance impeccably groomed, radiated elegance as she settled into bed next to Alicia. “What a coincidence,” she remarked softly. “I’ve never seen you around here before.”

waiting for. Plus, Rachel seemed to like her, which was an

memory. We've only met a few times, and yet you've

her eyes shining with a hint of warmth. “How could I forget? Gerry's movie was the talk of the town, and your

kindly. “You are

looking around as

"Yeah."

if lost in a fleeting thought. She didn't press the question further, but Alicia sensed the

charming and pleasant than she had imagined, kind in a way

“casual” meeting into the beginning of a budding friendship. By the time they were ready to leave, Alicia had already

today, though. Maybe

later, Mrs. Gray?”

put the finishing touches on her lips. “Yes, my husband is meeting a very important guest tonight. “He has invited me to have dinner with

must adore

smile faltered slightly as she looked down, her voice softer now. “Of course. After all, we’ve been together for so many years.” She let the words hang,

turning away from the mirror and turning to Alicia. “I feel like something is not right with my look today. Would you

before

lovely with the white pearls and the soft lipstick,” Alice said thoughtfully. “But it seems too… delicate. Maybe you should try a bolder contrast, maybe some darker jewels to balance it out and give it a bolder

sighed softly. “I didn't bring any dark jewelry

eyes lit up with an

launched a new collection of jewelry. Without hesitation, Alice

with an elegant set of dark-colored jewelry: bracelet, necklace and earrings. With her keen eye for style, she carefully helped Rachel to adjust the accessories. The result was amazing. Despite her almost forty years, Rachel's new look retained its elegance and

mirror and a satisfied smile curved her lips. “I must admit, it is impressive. Thank you, Mrs. Bennett. How much was the jewelry set?” Rachel's

with a soft smile. “There’s just been a new restaurant opened downtown,” she said. “Next time, let me treat you to lunch, Mrs. Gray. “I’m new to the area and I’d love to get

here; “why don’t you join us

a client. Wouldn’t it be

business with the bank, and Randolph thought it would be nice to connect with him, so it's more

informal nature of the event eased Alicia's concerns, but it was the name Rachel mentioned that really piqued

asked Alice, raising her eyebrows