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.

sent the photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love

he hit send, there was a commotion at

her head, curious to know the

in an

striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

captured

poise, as she greeted him

taking in the crowd of high society

rose man stiffened, realizing he

he retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps measured and

a respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

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

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his calm

quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

against hers with a subtle but

looked away, pulling her hand away as she walked back

creeping up her ears and

elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

radiated a confidence that made her even

long, she was immersed in the festivities once again,

wine, maintained

her with a

that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet

must have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the slightest hint of

shifted to the well-dressed man

chance with Alicia," he

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He would make

waiter walked by, swinging a

and exchanged a

waiter nodded and went on his

moment, Caden's phone

to the voice on the

he put the phone in his pocket and

his car

for Caden in the crowd,

drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared as