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

send, there was a commotion

head, curious to know the

dressed in an

imposing presence and striking features silenced the lively

effortlessly captured the room's

imitating his poise, as she greeted him with a serene

the room, taking

realizing he had been completely

he retreated

his steps measured and

distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

he said,

in his eyes betrayed much more than his calm

pulse quickened as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

she picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass

quickly looked away, pulling her hand away as she

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

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

her graceful figure,

that made

the festivities once

his glass of wine, maintained

approached her with a mischievous

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

a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

you sense the

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances

doesn't stand a chance with Alicia,"

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of you and looks for something

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would make sure that

waiter walked by, swinging

his glass and exchanged

some money, the waiter

moment,

answered it and listened intently to the voice on the

and, after nodding, he put the phone in his pocket and walked

later, his car

searched for Caden in the

drifted toward the entrance: his car