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!”

as he hit send, there was a

to know the origin

dressed in

silenced the lively gathering for a moment, drawing all eyes

captured

deep breath, imitating his poise, as she greeted him

taking in the crowd

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been completely

retreated into

approached Alicia, his steps measured and

a respectful distance, he handed her a

“Mrs.

late,” he said, his voice firm

much more than his calm demeanor let

as she accepted the

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

picked up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

fingers brushed against hers with a subtle but deliberate

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

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

in her elegant

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced

that made

immersed in the festivities once again,

wine, maintained his

with a mischievous

she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy dared

very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

sense the slightest hint of

to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

with Alicia," he said, his tone

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

if one day Alice gets tired of you and looks for something

response was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would

walked by, swinging

his glass and exchanged a few

the waiter nodded and went on

that moment, Caden's

it and listened intently to the

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

his car disappeared into the

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

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car had disappeared as

approached her,