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.

“Why aren’t you here? Your rival

he hit send, there was a commotion at the

head, curious to know the

dressed in an

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all

captured the room's

a deep breath, imitating his poise,

taking in the crowd of high

stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated into the

his

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

I apologize for being late,” he said, his

much more

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

box, Caden's

She froze.

fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an

her hand away as she walked back with the

noticed the slight blush creeping up her ears

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress,

her

a confidence that made her

the festivities once again, effortlessly

still holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally

approached her with a mischievous

clear that she is not looking for

must have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

the

man loitering nearby, stealing

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

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you and looks

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure that never

by, swinging a

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words

him some money, the waiter nodded and went on his

that moment,

listened intently to the voice on the other

he put the phone in his pocket

car disappeared into

in the crowd, but he was nowhere to be

toward the entrance: his car had