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 commotion at the

her head, curious to know the origin

in an

features silenced the lively gathering for a

effortlessly captured the room's

deep breath, imitating his poise, as she greeted him

swept the room, taking in the crowd of

man stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated

his steps

a respectful distance, he handed

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his

eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

up the box, Caden's fingers brushed against

She froze.

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

hand away as

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

in her elegant

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made

long, she was immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming

glass of wine, maintained

approached her with

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

must have a very

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

the slightest

to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

chance with Alicia," he said, his

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

Alice ever tire of him? He

walked by, swinging a tray

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet

giving him some money, the waiter nodded

moment,

intently to the

put the phone in his pocket and

car disappeared into

for Caden in the crowd, but he

entrance:

approached her,