The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 101

Chapter 101:

Rachel had meticulously planned a garden party.

Most of the guests were women from the social circles of Rachel's elite. Although laughter and small talk filled the air, beneath the polished surface ran an undercurrent of subtle power plays and negotiations. The women, all smiling, knew each other, at least in appearance. No one let their guard down, each interaction was carefully measured.

Rachel graciously handed an elegant velvet box to Mrs. Reyes. I couldn't make it to his birthday last time, so here's a belated gift. I hope you don't mind.

Mrs. Reyes accepted the box with a practical smile, her fingers sliding over the soft fabric. Rachel, you shouldn't have done that, he said, letting out a light laugh. She opened the box and inside was a delicate necklace whose diamond centerpiece caught the afternoon sun and sent bright sparks of light in all directions.

My God, Mrs. Reyes exclaimed, with her eyes wide open. eyes wide with genuine surprise. This must have cost a fortune, Rachel. You are too generous. Mrs. Reyes admired the piece and put it back in the box with a pleased expression.

Rachel then walked over to Mrs. Reyes' little son and patted him on the head.< /p>

She pulled out a limited edition toy from behind her, whose shiny packaging caught the boy's attention.

The boy barely looked up from the game on his tablet as he grabbed the toy from the table. Rachel's hand.

The smile of the Mrs. Reyes hesitated for a moment before turning to her son, her tone now firm. Ted, what do you say to Mrs. Gray?

But the boy didn't answer. Grabbing his new prize, he ran off without even looking back. Mrs. Reyes forced a light laugh, her smile now a little strained. I have spoiled him a lot. I'm sorry. Raquel's smile remained polite. Don't worry.

He looked back at the fence, a hint of worry creeping into his calm demeanor.

Where the hell was Alice

When Alice finally finally arrived, he thought about sending a message to Caden, advising him to keep his distance today; After all, appearances were everything in their world, and misunderstandings could spread like wildfire. But, to her surprise, Caden had not arrived yet.

She looked around, but there was no sign of him. After a moment's hesitation, she shrugged and headed toward the party.

Inside, a group of women were crowded together, their conversation animated, with bursts of laughter echoing throughout the garden.

Rachel had casually mentioned that Alicia was coming, and naturally, the conversation turned to her.

I only found out she was married when Joshua proposed! You'd believe they'd been married for two years. She kept it a secret pretty well.

What makes Miss Bennett so irresistible to men, another woman mused, her voice dripping with disdain.

No. I can tell if Joshua hid it because it is a precious treasure or a humiliating misfortune! Mrs. Reyes giggled, a high-pitched sound that cut through the air. Every man likes to show off what he has. If his wife is beautiful and talented, why wouldn't he show her to the world? Just look at Lilliana... you can compare her to Alicia.

The previous comments had been scathing, but Mrs. Reyes' words They were the icing on the cake.

The others shared her sentiment, their giggles bubbling with a kind of cruel amusement.

Poor thing, someone murmured between giggles. They left her, broke her heart and now she is fighting to make a name for herself in show business. Just when she tries to move on, her past is brought up and netizens tear her apart.

Another commented: I saw her a while ago, her face and figure were fine I guess. So why doesn't she attract any men?

If she were so pretty, they would have taken her away by now. Nowadays, it's all about filters and special effects. Who knows what she looks like without makeup.

They chuckled, enjoying her spite.

Only Rachel remained silent, her eyes nervously looking around. He had seen Alicia not far away, hovering within earshot.

To tell the truth, Alicia had heard every word.

When the laughter died down, Alicia made her move. With an elegant step, he approached the group with a glass of wine in his hand.

He stopped next to Mrs. Reyes and, with a silent clink, he tapped his glass against Mrs. Reyes's.

Mrs. Reyes turned slowly and her smug smile faltered when she saw Alicia standing next to her.

Alicia was wearing a champagne-colored silk dress, whose delicate straps framed her soft shoulders. Her skin glowed in the soft light and her lightly made-up face showed a serene, almost mysterious smile.

She had a captivating elegance, like a rare flower in full bloom in the middle of a garden of thorns. Simply put, Alicia was simply stunning.

Mrs. Reyes blinked, in obvious surprise.

One part of her wondered if Alicia had heard her cruel jokes, while another Part of me couldn't help but admire how flawless Alicia looked, even up close.

Far from the image they had painted a few moments ago, Alicia was beautiful.

She was even more stunning. that in the videos.

A pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Reyes. Alicia's smile was warm and radiant, enough to light up any room. And what, if you can tell, made them laugh so much. Her tone was kind, but there was an undeniable edge beneath it.

Mrs. Reyes, momentarily lost in her own thoughts, blinked as Alicia's question brought her back to the present.

For a split second, a trace of worry flickered in his mind, but it disappeared just as quickly. After all, Alicia was a woman dealing with her own burdens, with hardly any support to lean on. What Had I to Fear?

A slow, deliberate smile spread across his face as he replied: Oh, Mrs. Bennett, we've made too much noise. I'm sure you've heard our conversation. The words dripped with condescension, a clear attempt to dismiss Alicia as insignificant.

Alicia's smile did not waver. “I'm afraid not,” he said lightly. Perhaps your voice has become softer with age, making it difficult to hear. Would you mind repeating it to me.

There was a great silence in the room, as the spectators focused their attention on the confrontation that was coming.

Alicia's voice was as soft as ever, without showing even a hint of hostility on her face.

However, Mrs. Reyes's expression darkened.

Women who married rich men often relied on their appearance. , and Mrs. Reyes was not different. Her greatest insecurity lay in her fading beauty. At her age, not even the best cosmetic procedures could hide the passage of time.

She hated being reminded of it. Being called old in front of so many, especially a younger woman, was an insult she could not bear.

The fury was reflected on her face and she slammed the table, making the plates rattle. Alicia Bennett, you know who I am, he growled.

The outburst didn't even break Alicia's composure, but it caught the attention of Mrs. Reyes' son. His eyes locked on Alice and, without thinking, he lunged at her like an enraged bull.

Don't you dare intimidate my mother! he bellowed, charging at her at reckless speed.

Alicia blinked, her expression almost amused, as she calmly lifted the hem of her dress and dodged. The movement was graceful, fluid, almost like a dance.

However, the wine glass trembled in her hand and its contents swirled precariously, as if it had a mind of its own.

Then, in a cruel twist of fate, the wine sprang from the glass, splashing directly into Mrs. Reyes's face.

Meanwhile, the boy, unable to stop his momentum, skidded on the grass, falling face down with a resounding hit.

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