My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130: Acknowledgement

‎Hearing Alexander’s tone, Michael was genuinely surprised.

‎He had always assumed that since Alexander and Lilian had reunited, there had to be real feelings between them. If that was the case, then why not divorce Alicia and marry Lilian openly?

‎Alicia came from no prominent family, and aside from the chairwoman’s influence,as he assumed might be the reason for the marriage in the first place. there were no complicated interests tying the marriage together.

‎Thinking back now, Michael could understand why Lilian had used him as a pawn that day.

‎Alexander was already another woman’s husband. Any woman in Lilian’s position would feel insecure.

‎But now, Michael finally understood why Lilian had sounded so terrified on the phone that night—terrified that Alexander might stop caring about her.

‎Could it be...

‎Was Alexander in love with Alicia?

‎The thought startled him.

‎But judging from Alexander’s reaction just now, Michael knew better than to keep pressing the matter.

‎"If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up," Alexander said coldly after a brief silence.

‎Michael quickly changed the subject.

‎"The last time you told me to apologize to Alicia... do you remember?"

‎Previously, Alexander had demanded that Michael apologize for what happened that night. Michael had called now to ask when they would be free to meet at the club.

‎"I’ll apologize to Alicia properly," Michael said.

‎"I’ll ask her first."

‎After speaking, Alexander turned toward Alicia.

‎She had already resumed walking, as though nothing had happened.

‎Yet he remembered how she had paused the moment he warned Michael, Alexander couldn’t help but wonder.

‎Had she heard everything?

‎He strode forward, reached for her hand, and gently tugged her back.

‎"Michael was harsh that night," he said in a lower voice. "He wants to apologize."

‎That night had been one of the worst experiences Alicia had endured.

‎Some nights, she still woke suddenly from sleep, her chest tight as memories of that evening returned.

‎Seeing her silent, Alexander frowned.

‎He was just about to reject Michael on her behalf when Alicia caught his hand.

‎"Tomorrow night is fine," she said at last.

‎Alexander paused and studied her face.

‎"Don’t force yourself."

‎"I’m not."

‎Her voice was calm.

‎This had nothing to do with forcing herself.

‎It was simply the most rational decision.

‎The friendship between Alexander and Michael Livingston would never be ruined because of her.

‎She knew her place clearly.

‎Without Alexander, Michael would never have offered an apology.

‎She was Alexander’s wife, and if conflict remained between Michael and her, Alexander would always be the one trapped in the middle.

‎This was the best outcome for everyone.

‎A chance for reconciliation.

‎A way to save face for both sides.

‎Alexander stared at her quietly, his gaze unreadable.

‎Alexander gently rubbed Alicia’s palm before speaking into the phone.

"Tomorrow night. The usual place."

"Alright," Michael replied.

"And don’t forget to invite Victor and the others."

At those words, Alicia’s brows lifted slightly.

Michael wanted to apologize to her, yet Alexander was asking him to invite the rest of their circle as well.

What was Alexander planning?

Why did he want everyone there?

There was a brief silence on the other end.

Even Michael sounded stunned.

"Invite Victor and the others... Alexander, is that necessary?"michael asked

But he already had a vague idea.

Was Alexander planning to publicly acknowledge Alicia as his wife?

Was he trying to make it clear that he had no intention of divorcing her?

If that was true...

Then what about Lilian?

Would she remain the other woman for the rest of her life?

Alexander’s voice turned colder.

"Just do as I said."

He ended the call without another word.

Sliding his phone back into his pocket, he took Alicia’s hand again and continued walking beside her.

The night breeze was cool.

Yet the silence between them felt strangely heavy.

Alicia’s POV

‎After a long pause, I finally said, "If Michael is going to apologize to me, then having Victor and the others there would only embarrass him, wouldn’t it?"

‎"Why did you say so?"

‎"I just don’t think it’s necessary."

‎This was something I had once wanted.

‎But now that it was finally happening, I didn’t feel as happy as I had imagined.

‎If anything, it felt unnecessary.

‎Just like earlier, when Alexander had spoken to Michael and referred to me as his wife.

‎At first, I had been shocked.

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