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.

sent the photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made his

there was a

her head, curious to know the origin

in an

striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes to

captured the

poise, as she greeted

swept the room, taking

realizing he

he retreated into

his steps measured

distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

for being late,” he said, his voice firm

intensity in his eyes betrayed much

quickened as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

box, Caden's

She froze.

with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing

away, pulling her hand away as

the slight blush creeping up her ears and

elegant

fitted to her

confidence that

the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those

glass of wine, maintained his composure,

with a mischievous

it clear that she is not looking for anything

very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the slightest

shifted to the well-dressed man

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

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired of you and

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He

waiter walked by, swinging

his glass and exchanged a few quiet words

the waiter nodded

that moment,

and listened intently to the voice

put the phone in his pocket and walked

his car disappeared into

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

entrance: his car