The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

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.

by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made

he hit send, there was

curious to know the origin of

in an

the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes to

captured the

a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she

room, taking in the crowd of high

man stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated into the

Alicia, his steps measured

he handed her

“Mrs.

for being late,” he said, his voice firm

in his eyes betrayed much more

quickened as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

subtle but

hand away as she walked back with the

creeping up her ears and

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure,

that made

immersed in the festivities

still holding his glass of wine,

her with a

it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this

very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the

to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

him doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm and

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired of you and looks for

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He

waiter walked by, swinging a

and exchanged a few quiet words with

giving him some money, the waiter nodded and

that moment,

listened intently to the voice on

he put the phone in

later, his car disappeared into

she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had