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.

to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made his move… with

as he hit send, there was a commotion

turned her head, curious to

dressed in an

presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering

effortlessly captured the room's

a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she greeted him with

gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd of high

rose man stiffened, realizing

he retreated into

his

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his voice

betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

pulse quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

box, Caden's fingers

She froze.

subtle but deliberate

away as she

the slight blush creeping up her ears

elegant

her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even

immersed in the festivities

wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing

her with

see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet

must have a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

the

man loitering nearby,

with Alicia," he said, his tone firm

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would make sure

swinging

glass and exchanged a few quiet words

some money, the waiter nodded

that moment, Caden's

listened intently to the

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

his car disappeared into

searched for Caden in the crowd, but he was nowhere

entrance: his