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.

He quickly sent the photos to Caden, accompanied by a text message: “Why aren’t you here? Your rival in love has already made his move… with flowers!”

hit send, there was

to know the origin of the

dressed in an impeccable

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

captured

breath, imitating his poise, as

gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated into the

approached Alicia, his steps measured

he handed her a

“Mrs.

said, his voice firm and his face

the intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

up the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

her hand away as she

the slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

perfectly fitted to her

a confidence that made her

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

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

approached her with

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

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

you sense the

to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances at

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

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you and looks for

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would make sure that never

waiter walked by, swinging a

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words

him some money, the waiter nodded and went on his

that moment, Caden's

answered it and listened intently to the voice on

he put the phone in his pocket and walked

car disappeared into

in the

entrance: his car had disappeared as

her,