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

there was a commotion at

curious to

entered, dressed in

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

effortlessly captured the

a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she

room, taking

stiffened, realizing he had been

he retreated into

Alicia, his steps measured and

he

“Mrs.

for being late,” he said, his voice

eyes betrayed much more than his

quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

she picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

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

looked away, pulling her hand away as

slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't

elegant champagne-coloured dress,

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

radiated a confidence that

long, she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing

with a mischievous

she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy

must have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

the slightest hint of

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm and

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired of you and looks for something

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He would

waiter walked by, swinging

and exchanged

some money, the waiter nodded and

moment, Caden's

it and listened intently to the voice

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

later, his car disappeared into

responsibilities, she searched for Caden in

the entrance: his car had disappeared