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.

quickly sent the photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival

there

curious to

in an impeccable

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

effortlessly captured

took a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she

gaze swept the room, taking in the

realizing

he retreated into

approached Alicia, his

he handed her a

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his voice firm

his eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor let

as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

she picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate

hand away as she walked back with the

her ears and couldn't suppress a

elegant champagne-coloured

to her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even

in the festivities

glass of wine, maintained

with a mischievous

you see 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?”

raised an

sense the slightest hint

the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

a chance with Alicia," he said,

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He would make

walked by, swinging

his glass and exchanged

some money, the waiter

moment, Caden's phone

intently to the voice on the other

and, after nodding, he put

later, his car

Caden in the

entrance: his