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 love has already made his move…

hit send, there was a

to know the origin of the

entered, dressed in

lively gathering for

captured

his poise, as she greeted him with

room, taking in the crowd of

realizing

retreated into

Alicia, his steps measured and

distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

being late,” he said,

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more

as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

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

away as

noticed the slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress a

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

her graceful figure, enhanced

radiated a confidence that made

in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those

his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally

with

clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy

a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

the

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering

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

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you and looks for something

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would

swinging

and exchanged a few quiet words

him some money, the waiter

moment,

and listened intently to the voice on

and, after nodding, he put

later, his car disappeared into

Caden in the crowd, but

toward the entrance: his car had disappeared as