Ex-wife, Please Come Back

"I used to believe that being with Jacob would make me happy. However, I've recently realized that this isn't the situation. And
now I consider that allowing myself to be pleased is the most positive thing I can do."
On the table, Alice grabbed a glass of wine and took a sip nonstop. It was because she lost her relationship with Jacob that she
became an alcoholic. Despite the doctor's advice not to drink alcohol of any kind, Alice persisted in drinking.
Jonathan kept his smile hidden as he gazed blankly at Alice. Even before that, Jonathan had assumed Alice was a woman who
prioritized love above all else.
Hence, Jonathan treated Alice with contempt at the time. Since she was sentimental, he believed she couldn't do something
earth-shattering. Jonathan, on the other hand, realized that Alice had been very sober at this stage.
Her decisions were not taken in a glum way but rather with meticulous planning. Her willingness to carry out these actions was
most likely driven by her own interests.
Jonathan's lips twitched at the corners. He wished he could say more, but he couldn't. Alice was, in truth, the very same type of
individual as he was.
They can both use any tactic to fulfill their goals. Jonathan fought the urge to say something more.
'It's suspicious that I can't tell what you're thinking, ' Jonathan pondered. His expression was unusually serious. He intensified his
curiosity about the woman in front of him.
Thompson's remarks to Jonathan may have been meant to restrain him from overthinking matters.
According to Thompson, Alice was a woman who valued love above all else. That was why she wedded him. Momentarily, with a
convincing smile, Jonathan stared at Alice.
Every connection in this world was prepared ahead of time. They either savored love or enjoyed the benefits from others.
Many people would suffer in vain if this were not the reality. They had to stop engaging forever with one another unless they
could receive affection and other perks.
People were rivals primarily because they did not profit from the actions of others.
"Has the wedding date been set? I need to double-check the time." Alice caressed the lovely ring on her tiny finger.

The ring had an aloof feel to it. Despite the glamorous ring on her finger, Alice kept silent and unbothered.
She didn't feel any other feelings, such as happiness or comfort, as she had expected. She was, however, quite cold. She felt
just melancholy and regretted that she didn't have Jacob, the man who would stay with her until the end of her life.
At the white ceiling, Jonathan gazed. He also hesitated, actually. 'While Jacob may be mad, does it really matter?
I would be embarrassed if he smirks back.' Jonathan, nevertheless, knew Jacob would never do such a thing.
Although Jacob was mad at him, he had to keep the bigger picture in mind. This was most likely why he openly made fun of
Jacob regularly.
"It will be on the 15th of next month. It's just a matter of time." Jonathan's vision distorted as he spoke these words. It would be a
marriage with a purpose in sight.
"All right, that's it. I'll let Jacob know." Alice's eyes shimmered with enthusiasm for a brief moment before darkening.
It was now a dozen of days before she wouldn't be able to see Jacob again.
She'd always hoped that the next time they met, she'd be in a more glamorous situation and hold a better position. Yet, she had
no idea that getting this perception made her weaker than others.
Jonathan reached into his pocket and lit a cigarette. "I'm hoping that after we marry, we'll both be able to live our own lives, since
the truth is, I love independence so much. I presume this makes sense because we've been both looking for a safe haven."
"I knew what you mean. That's just what I'm aiming for." Alice gave a thoughtful answer.
Jonathan was unfazed. He had no feelings for Alice in the first place. He did, however, wish to own all of Jacob's possessions.
"I will be having a meeting with someone to discuss business. You may now go. It will be unpleasant if you're here." Jonathan
took a deep drag on the cigarette and exhaled out a smoke ring.
Alice took a deep breath and stood up straight. Notwithstanding this, they continued to live apart. Alice remained to live alone in
the apartment Jacob had given her.
"All good, then I'm going." Alice blinked and drifted away like a butterfly.
Jonathan said to the air after he saw Alice out, "You can come out now. She already left."

Thompson walked out the door and looked at Jonathan, staring directly at the entrance blankly.
"Are you really anxious about things changing?" Half a cigarette was just in Jonathan's hand. Even though he did not smoke, the
smoke would burn so readily as long as it was lit.
"Yes. Caution is the parent of safety." Thompson took a step back, his gaze fixed at Jonathan.
Jonathan sat more solemnly, his eyes focused on Thompson.
"I've developed a plan to ensure that everything runs smoothly, so don't be worried." With his eyes full of indifference, Jonathan
shrugged off the ash from his cigarette.
When Thompson saw Jonathan's expression, he didn't say anything and instead poured himself a glass of delightful wine.
"Do you sympathize with her?" When Jonathan saw Thompson was silent, he started to annoy him.
"Could you please stop irritating me?" Thompson glanced askance at Jonathan. Despite his devil-may-care attitude, Thompson
was sometimes intelligent.
"Well... Don't mind it. It's time for me to start thinking about the upcoming wedding. Besides, I've had a lot on my plate lately."
Jonathan patted his back of the head.
Jonathan had already commanded a ban on Jacob, but it did not appear to be effective. It seemed that Jacob's investigation was
also riddled with challenges.
"Jacob's issues are troubling you, right? Why don't you hand it over to me?" Wanting to see Jonathan's expression clearly,
Thompson peeked at Jonathan.
Jonathan responded coldly without saying much, "Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. Jacob was still someone I overlooked. I had
not imagined him stealing customers from my corporation as soon as he resigned."
Thompson scoffed upon hearing Jonathan's words. He was tempted to laugh, but he ultimately stopped himself. Jonathan would
instantly turn against him if he burst into laughter right now.
"It just reveals Jacob's ruthlessness. It's more important to use new methods to cope with him. We'd better completely destroy
him before he grows stronger. If he becomes any more potent and more powerful, it will be too late,"

Thompson stated. He wasn't exaggerating when he said that. Jacob's first target, as he grew mightier, would be none other than
Jonathan.
It was without uncertainty. Jacob's investment promotion and capital introduction illustrated this.
"That's correct. We should get on with our mission as soon as possible." Jonathan placed his eyes on Thompson, restating his
confidence in him.
It was impossible to put one's faith in others entirely. All of Jonathan's life, this was his core belief.
Jacob was sitting on his home's big soft sofa when he fell asleep suddenly.
He had the feeling that something was deafeningly ringing in his sleep. He had the sensation of bees buzzing around his face,
which made his head hurt.
Jacob awoke from his slumber. On the table, he took the phone. An unknown number had called.
After a short pause, Jacob picked up the phone and answered it.
"Jacob, it's me," Alice said in a calm tone, striving to disguise her emotions.
"What's the matter this time?" in a cold voice, Jacob asked. His throat was sore, and he didn't want to say anything at all to Alice.
"I'm about to tie the knot. I hope you'll be able to attend my wedding." Alice didn't think she'd say anything like that because her
tone was so relaxed.
Jacob was taken aback when he heard it. He didn't respond for a second. "I wish you the best of luck. I'll attend your wedding."