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 love has

hit send, there was a commotion at the

head, curious to know the origin

dressed in

and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

captured the room's

poise, as

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

realizing he had been completely

he retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps measured and

distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his voice firm and his face

his eyes betrayed much

as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

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

She froze.

subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass through

pulling her hand away as she walked

up her

in her elegant

fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

a confidence that made her even

long, she was immersed in the festivities once again,

wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing at

her with a mischievous

see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy dared

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

sense the

to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

him doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm and

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would

by, swinging a tray

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet

him some money, the waiter nodded and

moment,

listened intently to the

he put the phone in his

his car disappeared into

responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared