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.

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

he hit send, there was a commotion

to know the origin

in an

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing

effortlessly captured the

a deep breath, imitating his poise,

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

realizing he had

retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps measured

a respectful distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

being late,” he said,

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

box,

She froze.

but deliberate touch, causing an

pulling her hand away as she walked back

her ears

her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

to her graceful figure, enhanced

radiated a confidence that made her

festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

of wine, maintained his

with a mischievous

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,

sense the

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

stand a chance with Alicia," he said, his

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and looks

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would make

walked by, swinging a tray

his glass and exchanged

money, the waiter nodded and went on his

moment, Caden's phone

listened intently to the voice on the

put the phone in his pocket and

later, his car

Caden in the crowd,

entrance: his car had disappeared