All Chapters of The Rise of The Forgotten Wife: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

[Axel’s POV]—A Week Later.It was my third day since I’d suddenly been appointed manager, and nothing out of the ordinary had happened.People were hostile toward me. Nothing new.Except for now, it was more intense. I’d thought people simply disliked me. Turns out, they were actively trying to bring me down.On the first day, an important file containing vendor history somehow went missing. On the second day, there was a meeting I hadn’t been informed about, so I arrived fifteen minutes late and looked like an incompetent new manager who couldn’t even be punctual.The third day?“Haha, nice. The data still hasn’t been sent,” I muttered, shutting my laptop in frustration.As a manager, I had my own office. It was small, just enough room for a filing cabinet, a long computer desk, and two chairs. I walked toward the door connecting my office to my team’s room—oh, by the way, I had four teams working under me now—and flung it open all of a sudden.Deliberately trying to startle everyo

[Jasper’s POV]—At least if the party were held in a hall or arranged like a gala dinner, I wouldn't feel this awkward. As it turned out, Solace Seven was the name of a nightclub, and my outfit was clearly a little out of place for an event like this. Lea hadn't mentioned that the place would be filled with colorful flashing lights, dim lighting, and live DJ music."Darling, I've been waiting for you.""Sorry, I just finished a meeting.""On a day off?"I simply nodded. I wasn't comfortable talking over the deafening music.My gaze fell on Lea's revealing outfit. The slit in her skirt was too high, and her neckline was too low. I knew she looked sexy, but there were plenty of men here who could stare at her body as they pleased.I took off my coat to put it over her shoulders. But Lea took it from me and handed it to a server to be put away.She took my hand and led me to a sofa, where several girls were sitting, all dressed just as provocatively. I was thoroughly uncomfortable. But

[Jasper’s POV]—Even the next day, I was still trying to remember Anne Goth’s name, though I knew it was pointless.It would be a lie to say that what she said last night about Giana and me hadn't bothered me. But I didn't want to believe someone I'd only just met. She could simply be trying to suck up to me because she thought Giana was still my wife.An old tactic to get Nexora to work with her again.“Excuse me, are you ready to order?” the waiter asked as he approached my table.I blinked, looking down at the menu I'd opened but hadn't actually read.“Would you like to order your usual drink?”“Right. I'll have that.”“Alright. For two people, then?”I nodded and handed the menu back to him.Somehow, this café felt familiar, even though my mind registered this as my first time here. Judging by the way the waiter even remembered my usual drink, I must have been a regular.I checked my watch. It was already fifteen minutes past our scheduled time. I tried not to call her, letting h

[Giana’s POV]—Before I could respond to Mel, someone knocked on my front door. I walked over and opened it. Tobias was standing outside.“What is it?” I asked, confused.“I heard your friend had arrived, so I thought we could get to work now.”Mel immediately got up from her seat and approached Tobias with an incredulous look on her face.“I just finished a five-hour journey, and you expect me to start working right away?”Tobias didn’t answer. He simply stood there, silently studying Mel’s face.“What?”“Nothing. I was just thinking you look older than you did in the photo. I mean, your profile picture.”“Excuse me? That was a photo of me from several years ago, when I passed the bar exam! Of course I’m older now,” Mel protested, clearly offended. “You also look meaner than you did in the photo.”“Thanks?” he replied. “But during the video call, you also—ah, were you using a filter?”I sighed as I watched them bicker.“Please, can you two stop arguing in my house?” I turned to Mel.

[Axel’s POV]—The presentation went smoothly. Dad agreed with my ideas, even though Jasper clearly wasn’t happy about it. Not that he could do anything. His dislike for me was far too obvious to hide. Did he think I couldn’t see the sour look on his face?Did he feel threatened? Pfft, good.“Your ideas keep getting more and more interesting. How did you manage to develop so quickly?” Dad praised me as I gathered the presentation files.I turned to the VP. “I have a great boss who serves as my mentor.”Anthony Lee smiled as he straightened his clothes at my words.Of course, that wasn't the truth.It's Giana. It's all Giana.Just as Giana had said, someone was backing Rita. Whoever it was, I still didn't know.But at least Anthony was in the clear. I'd discussed things with him several times, and he didn't seem like someone who had any malicious intentions toward me. He was a professional.“I have to admit, your son is brilliant,” he praised.He wouldn't praise me in front of Dad if h