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.

said, her tone cold

eyes sparkled, as if she had been expecting it. She

Alice didn't respond immediately.

Reyes, feigning a look of understanding, leaned forward with a hint of feigned

for such a small loss, Mrs. Bennett? Please don't spoil the fun. Why don’t

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

she wasn't going to give them

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

come up with a strategy. There had to be a way to turn the tables. Just as I prepared to

"Mr. Ward?"

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

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 fabric, only enhanced his striking masculinity. His deep eyes were sharp and insightful, so if he could see things no

softly, his voice calm but authoritative. He stepped forward, his gaze

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

the most handsome men in Warrington, and his good looks aroused the

Caden ignored her. He walked past her, his steps determined, and sat down next to

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

at Mrs. Reyes, Caden coldly replied,

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

together so naturally, their proximity comfortable, yet somehow unsettling. The tension was palpable, although no one could pinpoint its source.

warning, Caden extended his leg, hooking it around the leg of Alicia's chair and pulling her

remained unfazed, his tone dry as he asked, “You're still as stubborn as ever. How much

efficiency, Caden reached the drawer first

raising an eyebrow. “Where are all your

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

even tic-tac-toe seems like a challenge. Why bother