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.

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

as he hit send, there was a commotion at the

curious to know the origin of

dressed in an impeccable

striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes

captured

his poise, as she greeted him with

the room, taking in the crowd of high society

man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated into the

approached Alicia, his steps measured

distance, he handed

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his voice

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but

away as she

her ears

her elegant champagne-coloured

her graceful

radiated a confidence that made her even

in the festivities

glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing

approached her with a mischievous

has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and

have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

the

well-dressed man loitering

chance with Alicia," he said, his tone

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you and

was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure

waiter walked by, swinging a tray of

exchanged a

waiter nodded and

that moment, Caden's phone

it and listened intently to the

put the phone in his pocket and

later, his car disappeared into

finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the

entrance: his car had disappeared as