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

he hit send, there was a

to

dressed in an

presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

effortlessly captured

took a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd of high society

stiffened, realizing

retreated

approached Alicia, his steps measured and

respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his voice

eyes betrayed much

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

away as she walked back

her ears and couldn't suppress a

elegant

dress, perfectly fitted to her

a confidence that

immersed in the festivities once again,

wine, maintained his composure, occasionally

approached her with a mischievous

that she is

very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

you sense the

the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

stand a chance with Alicia," he

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

one day Alice gets tired of you and looks for

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would

waiter walked by, swinging a tray

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with

money, the waiter

that moment,

intently to the voice on the

after nodding, he put the phone

car disappeared into

finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he was

entrance: his car had