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 his move… with

as he hit send, there was a commotion at the

head, curious to know the origin

entered, dressed in an impeccable

lively gathering for a moment,

captured the room's

poise, as she greeted

the room, taking

man stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated into the

approached Alicia, his

he handed

“Mrs.

late,” he said, his voice firm and

in his eyes betrayed much more than

as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

with a subtle but deliberate touch,

looked away, pulling her hand away as she walked back with the

up her ears and couldn't

in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

a confidence that

the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those

still holding his glass of wine, maintained his

with a

that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet

have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

the slightest hint of

the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances

him doesn't stand a chance with Alicia,"

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and looks for something

was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would

by, swinging a tray of

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with

some money, the waiter nodded and

that moment,

and listened intently to the voice on

turned serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in his pocket and walked

car disappeared

her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but he was

drifted toward the entrance: his