Chapter 243:

Alice looked at Gerry, her expression composed but unreadable.

“No.

“Maybe he’s stuck in traffic?” Gerry suggested, trying to defend Caden.

“It’s such a big event; there’s no way he’s going to miss it.

I’ll call him.

Alice quickly intervened, stopping him.

“No need.

If he can come, he will.

” Not wanting Gerry to discern her emotions, she added, “I’ll go and greet the guests.

Gerry followed her, about to ask if she and Caden had argued, when he suddenly saw a tall, striking man approaching Alicia with a bouquet of flowers.

“Miss Bennett,” the man greeted her cordially, his eyes filled with admiration and affection.

“Congratulations.

Gerry's curiosity was instantly piqued.

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Who was that guy?

He carried himself with an air of importance, dressed in a tailored suit and a watch that probably cost a fortune.

It was clear that he was wealthy.

And now he was handing a bouquet to Alice while looking at her with an undeniable intensity.

Gerry's eyes sparkled with intrigue as he discreetly pulled out his phone, ready to capture the moment.

Alice accepted the flowers graciously, thanking him.

They chatted briefly, sharing laughs, an attitude that seemed friendly and comfortable, but not overly familiar.

Gerry found the perfect angle and took several photos.

After exchanging a few, Alicia placed the bouquet on the gift table and placed it among the other gifts from clients and friends.

The man noticed and seemed to understand the subtle message.

It was clear that he had feelings for her, but to Alice he was just a friend.

She accepted the roses so as not to hurt his feelings, but to Alice they were nothing more than a polite gesture.

Gerry wasted no time.

photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t

send, there was a commotion at

curious to know the origin of the

dressed in an

presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

effortlessly captured the room's

poise,

the room, taking in the

man stiffened, realizing

retreated

approached Alicia, his steps

a respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

late,” he said, his voice

much more than his calm

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

she picked up the box,

She froze.

but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass through

pulling her hand away as she walked back with

her ears and couldn't suppress a small

in her elegant champagne-coloured

her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made

was immersed in the festivities

of wine, maintained his

her with

that she is

have a very high opinion

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

the slightest hint

the well-dressed man

with

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

him? He would make sure that never

walked by, swinging a tray of

his glass and exchanged a few

him some money, the waiter nodded and went

moment,

and listened intently to the voice on

turned serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in his pocket and

his car

she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he

entrance: his car

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