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 move… with

as he hit send, there was a

head, curious to know the origin

dressed in an

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

captured the room's

poise, as she greeted him with

room, taking

stiffened, realizing

retreated into

Alicia, his steps measured and

respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

said,

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

as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

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

noticed the slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't suppress

her elegant champagne-coloured

her graceful figure, enhanced her natural

that made

she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly

of wine, maintained his composure,

her with a mischievous

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

must have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

you sense the slightest hint of

to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing

with Alicia," he said,

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure

walked by, swinging a tray

his glass and exchanged a few quiet words with the

giving him some money, the waiter

that moment, Caden's phone

intently to

he put the

later, his car disappeared into

Alicia finished her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in

drifted toward the entrance: his car had