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

to know

in

presence and striking features silenced the lively

effortlessly captured

poise, as

the room, taking in the crowd of

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated into the

his steps

respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

late,” he said,

the intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than

pulse quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

picked up the box,

She froze.

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

away, pulling her hand away as she walked

creeping up her ears and

dazzling in her elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

to her

confidence that

the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those around

glass of wine, maintained

her with a mischievous

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

have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the slightest

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

a chance with Alicia," he said, his tone firm

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

Alice gets tired of

was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would make sure that

by, swinging

exchanged a few quiet words with the

money, the waiter nodded and went on his

moment,

it and listened intently to the voice on the

put the phone in his pocket

later, his car disappeared into

responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd, but

the entrance: his car had disappeared

her, offering an