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!”

he hit send, there was a

her head, curious to know the origin of

dressed in an

lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes

effortlessly captured the room's

his poise,

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

stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated

Alicia, his steps measured

distance, he

“Mrs.

late,” he said, his voice firm and his

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than

quickened as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

she picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed

She froze.

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

away, pulling her hand away as she walked

noticed the slight blush creeping up her

elegant champagne-coloured dress,

to her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even

the festivities

still holding his glass of wine, maintained his

with

you see that bouquet of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is

a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the

gaze shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby, stealing glances

chance with Alicia," he said, his tone

shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of you and looks for something

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

He would make sure that

walked by, swinging

exchanged a

the waiter nodded and went on

that moment, Caden's

and listened intently to the voice on the other

nodding, he put the phone in his pocket and

his car disappeared into

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

drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared

approached her,