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.

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

he hit send, there was a

curious to know the origin of the

entered, dressed in an impeccable

imposing presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

effortlessly captured the room's

took a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she greeted him with

taking in the crowd of

rose man stiffened, realizing he

retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps measured

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

for being late,” he said, his voice

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

pulse quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver

away as she walked back with

her ears and

her elegant champagne-coloured

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

a confidence that made her even

in the festivities once again, effortlessly

wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing at

with

has made it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and

a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an eyebrow,

you sense the slightest

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

with

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you and looks

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would

waiter walked by, swinging a tray of

exchanged a few quiet words with

money, the waiter nodded and

that moment,

it and listened intently to

turned serious and, after nodding, he put the

car disappeared into

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

toward the entrance: