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.

aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already

as he hit send, there was a commotion at

to know

in

lively

effortlessly captured

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

room, taking in the crowd of high

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated

his

distance, he

“Mrs.

being late,” he said,

the intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor let

quickened as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

she picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

long fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to

hand away

blush creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress a

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

confidence that made her

in the festivities

holding his glass of wine, maintained

her with a

she is not

a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the slightest

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

with Alicia," he said, his

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would make

by, swinging a tray

his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

him some money, the waiter nodded and went on

that moment, Caden's phone

answered it and listened intently to the

put the phone in his pocket and walked

his car

Caden in the

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared