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.”

smiled, sensing the opportunity she had been waiting for. Plus, Rachel seemed to like

We've only met a few times, and yet you've managed to

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

“You are very

around as if

"Yeah."

fleeting thought. She didn't press

surprise, Rachel was much more charming and pleasant than she had

treatments, the 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, Alicia had already taken the

her makeup. Something seemed to be bothering her today, though. Maybe it was

for later, Mrs. Gray?” Alice asked,

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

adore

we’ve been together for so many years.” She let the words hang, an

like something is not right with my look today.

before

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

didn't bring any dark jewelry

up with an

collection of jewelry. Without hesitation,

jewelry: bracelet, necklace and earrings. With her keen eye for style, she carefully helped Rachel

at herself in the 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 tone had become much more relaxed with Alicia. “I’ll

a soft smile. “There’s just been a new restaurant opened downtown,” she said. “Next time, let me treat you to lunch, Mrs. Gray.

for next time? Randolph is here; “why don’t you join

a client. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate for me to accompany

has some important business with the bank, and

but it was the name Rachel mentioned

asked Alice,