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

she had been expecting it. She

Alice didn't respond immediately.

feigned sympathy. “You've already lost enough. If you’re short on funds,

loss, Mrs. Bennett? Please don't spoil the

a well-aimed arrow, but Alice wasn't

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

“I

moment to compose himself and come up with a strategy. There had to be a way to turn

"Mr. Ward?"

inviting you to dinner. He knew you were coming and booked the most exclusive

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

need,” Caden replied softly, his voice calm but authoritative. He stepped forward, his gaze fixed solely

who had just risen 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

other women exchanged glances, excitement shining in their eyes. After all, 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

and sat down next to Alicia without hesitation. Alicia sensed his presence immediately, although she kept her face impassive, moving her chair slightly away from

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

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

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

unsettling. The tension was palpable, although no one could pinpoint

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

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

more. She was too slow. With quick efficiency, Caden

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

arms defensively. “No one's come in.” “I

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