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

Reyes’s eyes sparkled, as if she had been expecting it. She offered Alicia a sweet smile. “Miss Bennett, have you left

Alice didn't respond immediately.

of understanding, leaned forward with a hint of feigned sympathy.

the ladies even ventured: “Giving up for such a small loss, Mrs. Bennett? Please don't spoil the fun. Why don’t you call

arrow, but Alice wasn't about to give up

but she wasn't going

seat. “I need to freshen up. “We can continue

There had to be a way to turn the tables. Just as I prepared to

"Mr. Ward?"

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

entered. Dressed in a sleek black suit that 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

his voice calm but authoritative. He stepped forward, his gaze fixed solely on Alicia. “I can

she still felt the weight of his presence and each beat of her heart grew louder in her chest. She thought he

in Warrington, and his good looks aroused the admiration of women of all ages. They toyed with the idea of ​​flirting with him, with a thousand thoughts, although none dared to

down next to Alicia without hesitation. Alicia sensed his presence immediately, although she kept her face

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

at Mrs. Reyes, Caden coldly

silence. Everyone knew Joshua was Caden's half-brother.

was palpable, although no

hooking it around the leg of Alicia's chair and pulling her

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

She was too slow. With quick efficiency, Caden reached the drawer first and opened it to look inside. His eyes scanned the scattered chips and

broke into the drawer?” he joked, raising an eyebrow. “Where are all

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

your level of brilliance, even tic-tac-toe seems like a challenge.