The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 103:

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At the gaming table, Alice was outmatched by Mrs. Reyes.

As if that were not enough, Mrs. Reyes was not her only opponent; the others had subtly and unequivocally formed an alliance against her.

Tensions mounted as round after round slipped through his fingers, and his losses numbered in the hundreds of thousands.

Alice squeezed her cards tightly, realizing that she couldn't rely on her skill alone to beat them.

His eyes narrowed as he shifted his attention from the letters to Mrs. Reyes herself.

It was absurd how Mrs. Reyes seemed to win every hand.

Not even the luckiest person could have won so many times in a row.

Alicia's keen eyes soon picked up on a pattern. Every time Mrs. Reyes played a card, she would casually raise her hand to support her head, twisting her jade bracelet in a practiced, almost mechanical motion.

Once or twice it might have been a coincidence, but it always happened without fail.

And what was more revealing: the other ladies only played their cards after Mrs. Reyes made this peculiar gesture.

Before long, Mrs. Reyes was back to sweeping the table, a smug smile on her lips as she carried off the winnings.

It was a trap, plain and simple.

Alice's gaze fell on her dwindling chips, frustration simmering beneath her calm exterior. If this continued, she would be out of every penny.

Alicia said, her tone

She offered Alicia a sweet smile.

Alice didn't respond immediately.

hint of feigned sympathy.

loss, Mrs. Bennett? Please don't spoil

well-aimed arrow, but

rob her, but she wasn't

rising gracefully from his seat. “I need to freshen up. “We can continue

come up with a strategy. There had to be a way to turn the tables. Just as I prepared to walk away, the murmurs in the room grew

"Mr. Ward?"

cut through the din, surprised and excited. She ran to the door. “Randolph said he was inviting you to dinner. He knew you were coming and booked the most exclusive private restaurant. In fact, he’s still busy organizing

accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs, he carried himself with an effortless elegance that spoke of a calm authority. His healthy complexion, contrasted against the dark fabric, only enhanced his striking masculinity. His deep eyes were

stepped forward, his gaze fixed solely on Alicia.

With her back to him, she still felt the weight of his presence and each beat of her heart grew louder in her chest. She thought

excitement shining in their eyes. After all, who wouldn't be captivated by a man like that? Caden was one of the most handsome men in Warrington, and his good looks aroused the admiration

and sat down next to Alicia without hesitation. Alicia

Curiosity got the better of Mrs. Reyes. “Mr. Ward,

looking at Mrs. Reyes, Caden coldly

Everyone knew Joshua was Caden's

their proximity comfortable, yet somehow unsettling. The tension was palpable, although

his leg, hooking it around the leg of Alicia's chair and pulling her towards him

unfazed, his tone dry as he asked, “You're still as stubborn as

even more. She was too slow. With quick efficiency, Caden reached the drawer first and opened it

he joked, raising an eyebrow. “Where are

her arms defensively. “No one's

level of brilliance, even tic-tac-toe seems like a challenge. Why bother with