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

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

Alice didn't respond immediately.

a look of understanding, leaned 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 the

like a well-aimed arrow, but Alice wasn't about to

her, but she wasn't going to give them the satisfaction of seeing

he said, rising gracefully from his seat. “I need to freshen up. “We can continue when I get

moment to compose himself and come up with a strategy. There had to be a way to turn the tables. Just as I prepared to walk away, the murmurs

"Mr. Ward?"

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

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.

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

back down, her pulse quickening unexpectedly. With her back to him, she still felt the weight of his presence and each beat

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 of women of all ages. They toyed with the idea of ​​flirting with him, with a thousand thoughts, although none

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

his subtle movement. Curiosity got the better of Mrs. Reyes.

even looking at Mrs. Reyes, Caden coldly replied, “She’s my

a stunned silence. Everyone knew Joshua was Caden's half-brother. As for Alicia… Well,

although no one could pinpoint its source. Unspoken questions lingered in the air, but Caden's commanding presence

it around the leg

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

protect the drawer, a reflex gesture that only seemed to amuse Caden even more. She was too slow. With quick efficiency, Caden reached the drawer first and

into the drawer?” he joked, raising an eyebrow.

crossing her arms defensively. “No one's come

brilliance, even tic-tac-toe seems