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

her head, curious to know the origin of the

dressed in an impeccable

imposing presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

effortlessly captured

breath, imitating his poise, as she

taking in

stiffened, realizing

retreated into the

his

a respectful distance, he

“Mrs.

said, his voice firm and his

intensity in his eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor

quickened as she

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

picked up the box,

She froze.

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

hand away

the slight blush creeping up her ears

elegant champagne-coloured dress,

perfectly fitted to her graceful figure, enhanced

that made her even more

festivities once again,

still holding his glass of wine, maintained his

approached her with a mischievous

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

have a very high opinion of

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

raised an

the slightest hint of

well-dressed man loitering

him doesn't stand a chance with Alicia," he said, his

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

tired of you

response was cold

"You're quite the comedian.

"

him? He

walked by, swinging a

his glass and exchanged

waiter nodded and went on his

that moment, Caden's phone

and listened intently to the voice on

and, after nodding, he put the phone in

his car disappeared

her responsibilities, she searched for Caden in the crowd,

entrance: his car had disappeared

her, offering an