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.

“Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made his move… with

as he hit send, there was a commotion

to know the origin

entered, dressed in an impeccable

the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all

effortlessly captured the

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

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in

rose man stiffened, realizing he

retreated into

Alicia, his

respectful distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

he said, his

eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

pulse quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

brushed against hers with a subtle but

away as

slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress a

elegant champagne-coloured dress,

to her graceful figure,

that made her even more

in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

holding his glass of wine, maintained his

her with a

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

must have a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

sense the slightest hint

man loitering nearby,

a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of you and looks

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He would

swinging a tray of

glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

some money, the waiter nodded and

moment, Caden's

answered it and listened intently to the

turned serious and, after nodding, he put

his car disappeared into

searched for Caden in the crowd, but he was nowhere

toward the entrance: his