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.”

had been waiting for. Plus,

have an impressive memory. We've only met a few times, and yet you've managed to remember

hint of warmth. “How could I forget? Gerry's movie was the talk of the town, and your voice made his theme song unforgettable. “I always notice

smiled kindly. “You are

around as if she expected

"Yeah."

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

and pleasant than she

meeting into the beginning of a budding friendship.

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 reflection with

any plans for later, Mrs. Gray?” Alice asked,

smiled elegantly as she put the finishing touches on her lips. “Yes, my husband is meeting a very important guest

adore her

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, an air of

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

hesitated for a moment before approaching.

lipstick,” Alice said thoughtfully. “But it seems too… delicate. Maybe you

didn't bring any dark

lit up

launched a new collection of jewelry. Without hesitation, Alice went ahead and bought

later, she returned 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

“I must admit, it is impressive. Thank you, Mrs. Bennett. How much

shook her head 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

for next time? Randolph is here; “why don’t you join us tonight?” Alicia blinked in surprise at the

hesitated. “But Mr. Gray is meeting a client. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate for me to accompany

dismissively. “It's not that formal. Mr. Ward has some important business with the bank, and Randolph thought it would be nice to connect with him, so it's more of

Alicia's concerns, but it was the name

Alice, raising her eyebrows