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

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

Alice didn't respond immediately.

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

up for such a small loss, Mrs. Bennett? Please don't spoil the fun. Why don’t you call your ex-husband

a well-aimed arrow, but

have conspired to rob her, but she wasn't going to give them the

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

way to turn the tables. Just

"Mr. Ward?"

the din, surprised and excited. She ran to the door. “Randolph said he was inviting you to dinner. He

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

his voice calm but authoritative. He stepped forward, his gaze fixed solely on Alicia. “I can eat anywhere,” he added

from her seat, found herself instinctively sitting back down, her pulse quickening unexpectedly. With her back to him, she still felt the weight of his presence and each beat of her heart grew louder 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 voice them

but Caden ignored her. He walked past her, his steps determined, and sat down next to Alicia without hesitation. Alicia sensed his presence immediately, although she kept her face

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

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

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

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

hooking it around the leg

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

quick efficiency, Caden reached the drawer first and opened it to look inside. His eyes scanned the scattered chips and a smug smile played on

drawer?” he joked, raising an eyebrow. “Where

defensively. “No one's come

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