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 cold but

it. She offered Alicia a sweet smile. “Miss Bennett, have you

Alice didn't respond immediately.

forward with a hint of feigned sympathy. “You've already lost enough. If you’re short on

for such a small loss, Mrs. Bennett? Please don't spoil

but Alice wasn't

wasn't going to give

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

had to be a way to turn the tables.

"Mr. Ward?"

to the door. “Randolph said he was inviting you to dinner. He knew you were coming and booked the most exclusive private

black suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs, he carried himself with an effortless elegance that spoke of a

his voice calm but authoritative. He stepped forward, his

back to him, she still felt the weight of his presence and each beat of her heart

Caden was one of the most handsome men in Warrington, and his good looks aroused the admiration of women of

was eager to greet him, but Caden ignored her. He walked past her, his steps determined, and sat down next to Alicia without hesitation. Alicia sensed his presence

subtle movement. Curiosity got the better of Mrs.

Mrs. Reyes, Caden coldly replied, “She’s

Joshua was Caden's half-brother. As for Alicia… Well, she was actually Caden’s

their proximity comfortable, yet somehow unsettling. The tension was palpable, although no one could pinpoint its source. Unspoken questions

his leg, hooking it around the leg of Alicia's chair and

blinked in surprise, momentarily speechless. Caden remained unfazed, his tone dry as he asked, “You're still as stubborn as ever.

quick efficiency, Caden reached the drawer first and opened it to look inside. His eyes scanned the scattered

joked, raising an eyebrow. “Where are

crossing her arms defensively. “No one's come in.”

deepened. “With your level of brilliance, even tic-tac-toe seems