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.

a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in

he hit send, there was a commotion at the

to

entered, dressed in

the lively

captured the room's

poise, as she greeted

gaze swept the room, taking

realizing he had

retreated

approached Alicia, his

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his

in his eyes betrayed much more

pulse quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

she picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

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

quickly looked away, pulling her hand away as she walked back with the

noticed the slight blush creeping up her ears

in her elegant

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced

that made her

was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing

approached her with

that she

very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the slightest hint

the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances at

doesn't stand a chance with Alicia,"

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

one day Alice gets tired

was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would

swinging a tray

his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with

money, the waiter nodded

moment,

to the voice on the

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

later, his car disappeared into

she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he was nowhere to

drifted toward the entrance: his car had