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.

Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love

there was a commotion

to know the origin of the

entered, dressed in an impeccable

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

effortlessly captured

his poise, as

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd of

stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated

his steps measured and

a respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

he said, his

in his eyes betrayed much more than

quickened as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

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

She froze.

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

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

creeping up her ears and

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured

dress, perfectly fitted to her

confidence that

immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming

wine, maintained

her with

see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not

have a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

sense the slightest hint of

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

chance with Alicia," he said, his tone

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

one day Alice gets tired of you

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He

walked by, swinging a tray

his glass and exchanged a few quiet

him some money, the waiter

that moment, Caden's

and listened intently to the voice on

expression turned serious and, after nodding, he put

car

searched for Caden in the crowd, but he

toward the entrance: his car had disappeared