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

there was a commotion

her head, curious to know the origin of

entered, dressed in an impeccable

striking features silenced the lively gathering for

effortlessly captured the room's

imitating his poise, as she greeted him

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in the

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps measured

a respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

being late,” he said, his

eyes betrayed much more

pulse quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

she picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an

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

slight blush creeping up her ears

her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

fitted to her graceful

that made

festivities once again, effortlessly charming those

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

approached her with a mischievous

it clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this

a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

sense the slightest hint of

man

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

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of you and

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make

walked by, swinging a tray

glass and exchanged a few

him some money, the waiter nodded and went

moment, Caden's

intently to the

put the

car disappeared into

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

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his