Ex-wife, Please Come Back

"It's funny, Alice. I thought you were too proud, and I thought you would be too tough to deal with. However, it seems I jumped to conclusions too quickly."

Thompson laughed wildly. Thompson was one of those men who went through life almost without a care. But that doesn't mean he wasn't raised to follow rules strictly.

Of course, Alice was no exception. She had been taught to follow rules since she was a girl, and these rules governed the way that she lived out her life. Even as an adult, she felt constrained and restricted.

As she grew up, she felt like she was bound to the rules of etiquette.

She knew this very well, but she couldn't do anything to change it. It was the most pathetic thing about her life, and it was the part of her that brought her the most pain. It hurt her deeply, but in spite of how much pain it caused her, she couldn't do anything about it.

"What do you mean?" Alice's face darkened. She could hear the sarcasm drip from Thompson's words.

She couldn't stand being mocked. If she were able to tolerate it, perhaps she wouldn't have ended up in her current situation. "I'm just kidding. Relax... You're too serious. I didn't mean anything by it." Thompson smirked, explaining. He wasn't afraid of Alice, but he respected her. He wanted her as an ally.

He wanted to treat her politely, and he wouldn't dare to insult her deliberately. Thompson was certain about that.

"Well, just say it. Stop talking nonsense. If you don't want us to keep working together, tell me. I'll come up with another plan."

Alice crossed her arms in front of her chest. She looked angry. It seemed that she had made up her mind. However, she didn't go straight to the point.

"Well, I know how you feel. I empathize, although I haven't encountered such a situation myself. I'm simply a loyal friend. Your business is my business. Besides, we have a common enemy."

Thompson threw his cigarette on the ground and crushed it with his foot.

Obviously, Alice was not as confident as she projected herself to be. But she had no one else to turn to but Thompson.

other choice but to work with him. This was

by herself, she had cried

be so arrogant," Alice said indifferently. Thompson's words had

now. However, although she was used to living alone,

do you want me to do?" Thompson asked,

had always had control over their team. Perhaps Alice had missed the chance to take the initiative in

to act like a passive presence in all things.

"What can you do?"

urgently. She wanted to know Thompson's opinion. She knew he was baiting her with his

in love— she wanted

Thompson stood up and walked over to the sofa where Alice was lying down. He looked at her

stretched out his foot and gently kicked Alice's foot. "Of course I know what

a daze. Suddenly,

Thompson's words were ordinary, but they had many

Had she come to her senses too late? Or did she just refuse to admit

a journey for retribution. Now, she was way past the point of

she didn't expect to encounter such a devil. She

just as proud as she was before. After all, it was her final trump card

in her ear. It took Thompson a few minutes to finish telling her his plan.

body, taking advantage of her vulnerable state. Alice did not flinch. She stared

then. Let's not forget that he betrayed me first. It's not my fault. If he wants someone to blame, he should blame himself for being too

to go up against Jacob, she had