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 has already made

as he hit send, there was

head, curious to know the origin of the

entered, dressed in an

the lively gathering

captured the room's

imitating his poise, as she greeted him with a

taking in the crowd of high society

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps measured and

distance, he handed

“Mrs.

I apologize for being late,” he said, his voice

the intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

pulse quickened as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

box,

She froze.

but

hand away as she walked back

slight blush creeping up her ears

her elegant champagne-coloured

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced

confidence that made her

she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing at

approached her with a mischievous

you see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything

have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the

the well-dressed man

with Alicia," he said, his tone firm

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you and

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

him? He

walked by, swinging a tray

down his glass and exchanged a few

the waiter nodded and went

that moment, Caden's

it and listened intently to the voice on the

put

car disappeared

she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he was nowhere

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car