Ex-wife, Please Come Back

Thompson loathed Jacob with a passion. He sincerely hoped Jacob would never manage to stage a comeback. That was the only way he could rest assured. And to make this possible, he still needed Alice's assistance.

She could instill guilt in Jacob. Besides, she could embarrass him in public and put him through lots of pain. Nobody could do this like Alice. These were some of the reasons why Thompson chose her as his ally.

"As soon as the news came out, Jacob announced his resignation. Isn't that wonderful?" Thompson asked, his mouth curving into a smile. Listening to this, Alice was in a state of shock.

Once she recovered, she said, "What did you say?" Her face was etched with horror. Yes, it was true she hated Jacob. But she had no intention of spoiling his future.

Despite all this, she wanted Jacob and wished to become entangled with him. His future was of the utmost importance to her. 'Why did he have to resign?' she thought to herself, on the verge of nervous collapse. She would not deny that she was a realistic woman.

It would be difficult to let go of everything she dreamed about. However after what happened, she had no wish to be with Jacob. After all, he had lost everything!

Now her mind went back to the baby in her belly. 'Should I keep this baby?' a voice in her head asked.

All these thoughts were beginning to make her feel dizzy. Thompson had uttered these words so casually. However, these words were her whole life. It meant there was no way back for her!

In the past, even though she confessed she hated Jacob, deep down she hoped they would end up together. She simply wanted to punish him. But now, things were beyond repair.

"He resigned because of you," Thompson said, snapping Alice back from her reverie. He stood in front of her.

Cupping her chin in his hands, he said, "Yes, you did it! Your dear ex-boyfriend has been defeated by you. Aren't you in a mood to celebrate?"

Using all her strength, Alice pushed his hands away. The pain she felt was almost too great to endure. Pleadingly, she said, "Please leave me alone! Get out of here."

Her outburst shocked him. After a few seconds, his expression turned indifferent. He was a man of good temper. However, he couldn't tolerate other people's tantrums.

He always knew this woman had a bad temper. 'No wonder Jacob doesn't like her!' he thought to himself.

that harm you in any way? I was under the impression you were

little. Alice's eyes were moist with tears. The mere sight of it made him sick to his stomach. He couldn't understand this woman!

isn't over! For now, he has stepped down. We have a

straightened his outfit and stood looking calm and composed. Alice continued to

disgusted with Alice and in this matter Thompson sympathized with him. Men couldn't

to do with the fact

wretched woman, full of tricks. 'She agreed to become my ally to avenge her ex-lover and now she is

head. He had a low opinion of

up at him with her watery eyes. She hadn't worn an ounce of

other girls even without it. Tears coursed down her cheeks unchecked. Thompson couldn't help but

cleared his

side. What will I gain by setting you up? Nothing! You are being silly. I'm doing this for your own good. Since you had difficulty making up your mind, I

uttering these words, his eyes remained glued to her

wiped her tears. It indeed sounded like Thompson had her best interest in his

regarded him dubiously.

future?" Alice asked and smiled a bitter smile. At this point, her life

pregnant but Jacob was no longer the CEO. Thompson should be better aware of than anyone else who the child's father was. But she

seemed unlikely that people who had come together for personal benefits could ever have a real affection for each other. Even now, Alice knew

envision them being together even in the

The only other person for whom she had genuine affection

would be pointless.

course, we do," Thompson said, feigning a smile. He understood what she meant. She wished to know whether they

were no longer on an equal footing. To put it bluntly, she was just a pawn in Thompson's hand.