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.”

the opportunity she had been waiting for. Plus,

impressive memory. We've only met a few

movie was the talk of

are very kind, Mrs.

here alone?” Rachel asked, looking around as

"Yeah."

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

she

two began to get to know each other, turning what seemed like a “casual” meeting into the beginning of a budding friendship. By the time they were ready to leave,

spa attire and began applying her makeup. Something seemed to be bothering her today, though. Maybe it was because she was next to a younger face, but she took longer than usual, touching up and examining her

later,

smiled elegantly as she 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

adore her

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

feel like something is not right with my look today. Would you mind taking

a moment before approaching. She examined Rachel's

said thoughtfully. “But it seems too… delicate. Maybe you should try a bolder contrast, maybe some darker jewels to balance it out and

didn't bring any

up with

had just launched a new collection of jewelry. Without hesitation, Alice went

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

Thank you, Mrs. Bennett. How much was the jewelry set?” Rachel's tone had become much more relaxed with Alicia. “I’ll pay

a new restaurant opened downtown,” she said. “Next time, let me treat you to lunch, Mrs. Gray. “I’m new to the area

Randolph is here; “why don’t you

a client. Wouldn’t

dismissively. “It's not that formal. Mr. Ward has some important business with the bank, and Randolph thought it would be

informal nature of the event eased Alicia's concerns, but it

Ward?" asked Alice, raising her