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

head, curious to know

in an impeccable

silenced the lively gathering for a moment,

captured

imitating his poise,

swept the room, taking

stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated into the

approached Alicia, his steps measured and

he

“Mrs.

said, his voice firm and

much more than his calm

quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you could

"

picked up the box,

She froze.

hers with a subtle but deliberate

quickly looked away, pulling her hand away as she

the slight blush creeping up her ears

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was a

fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced her

a confidence that made

in the festivities once again,

holding his glass of wine, maintained his composure, occasionally glancing at

approached her with

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

a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the

to the well-dressed man loitering

chance with Alicia," he said,

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of you and looks

was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

him? He would make sure

swinging

and exchanged

the waiter nodded and

that moment, Caden's phone

to the

after nodding, he put the phone in

later, his car disappeared into

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

entrance:

approached her,