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.”

been waiting for. Plus, Rachel seemed to

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

could I forget? Gerry's movie was the talk of the town, and

are very kind,

around as if she expected

"Yeah."

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

Alice's surprise, Rachel was much more charming and pleasant than she had imagined, kind in

began to get to know each other, turning what seemed like a “casual” meeting into the beginning of a

room, carefully changed out of her spa attire and began applying her makeup. Something seemed to be bothering her today, though. Maybe it was because

for later, Mrs.

husband is meeting a very important guest tonight. “He has invited me to have dinner with

must adore

all, we’ve been together for so many years.” She let the words hang, an air of nostalgia settling between

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

hesitated for a moment before

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

“I didn't bring any dark jewelry

eyes lit up

of jewelry. Without

helped Rachel to adjust the accessories. The result was amazing. Despite her almost forty years, Rachel's new look retained its elegance and added

smile curved her lips. “I must admit, it is impressive. Thank you, Mrs. Bennett. How much was the

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

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

Gray is meeting a client. Wouldn’t

with the bank, and Randolph thought it would

of the event eased Alicia's concerns, but it was the name Rachel

Ward?" asked Alice, raising her eyebrows