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

turned her head, curious to know the

dressed in an impeccable

presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a moment,

captured

took a deep breath, imitating his poise, as she

room, taking in the crowd of high

man stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated

his steps

he handed her

“Mrs.

for being late,” he said, his

in his eyes betrayed much more

pulse quickened as

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you could

"

she picked up the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

away, pulling her hand away as she walked back

slight blush creeping up her ears and

in her elegant

to her graceful figure, enhanced

confidence that

in the festivities once again, effortlessly

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

approached her with

of roses? Alicia has made it clear that she is

must have a very high opinion

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

sense the slightest

the well-dressed man loitering

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

scoffed, shaking his

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you and

was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

ever tire of him? He

swinging a tray

down his glass and exchanged a few quiet words

giving him some money, the waiter

that moment, Caden's

to the voice on the other

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

his car disappeared into

Caden in the crowd, but he was nowhere

gaze drifted toward the entrance: his car

approached her,