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

hit send, there

curious to know the origin of the

in

presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

captured the room's

poise, as she greeted him with a

swept the room, taking in the crowd of high society

realizing he had been

retreated

approached Alicia, his steps

distance, he handed

“Mrs.

I apologize for being late,” he said, his voice firm and

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his

quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to

hand away as she

her ears and couldn't

in her elegant

her graceful figure, enhanced her

confidence that made her

festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

of wine, maintained his

with

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

a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

sense the slightest hint of

gaze shifted to the well-dressed man loitering

like him doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said,

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and looks for

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He would make sure that

walked by, swinging a tray of

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

money, the waiter nodded and went on his

moment, Caden's

and listened intently to

and, after nodding, he put the phone

later, his car disappeared into the

responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he

toward the entrance: his car had disappeared as