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

he hit send, there was a

her head, curious to

entered, dressed in an

striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

captured the room's

a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she

room, taking in the crowd of high society

man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated into the

approached Alicia, his

a respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

for being late,” he said, his voice

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass through

pulling her hand away

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

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even

festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

still holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure,

approached her with a mischievous

of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

the slightest hint of

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

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

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you and

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would

waiter walked by, swinging a tray

set down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words

him some money, the waiter nodded and

that moment, Caden's phone

it and listened intently to the voice on

after nodding, he put

later, his car disappeared

for Caden in the crowd, but he

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