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 already made his

there was a commotion at the

turned her head, curious to know the origin of the

entered, dressed in an impeccable

features silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all

captured

poise, as she greeted him with a serene

sharp gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd of high

man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

he retreated into the

his steps measured and

distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his voice firm

eyes betrayed much

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

up the box, Caden's

She froze.

against hers with a subtle but deliberate touch, causing an unexpected shiver to pass through

hand away as she walked back

the slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't

elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure,

confidence that made her

in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those

holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure,

approached her with a

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

must have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

you sense the slightest hint of

gaze shifted to the well-dressed man loitering

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

shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure that never

waiter walked by, swinging a tray of

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

money, the waiter nodded and went on

that moment,

it and listened intently to

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

car disappeared into

in the

toward the entrance: his