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!”

there was a commotion at the

turned her head, curious to know the origin of the

entered, dressed in

striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

captured the

imitating his poise, as she greeted him with

gaze swept the room, taking in the crowd of high society

rose man stiffened, realizing he had been

retreated into the

Alicia, his steps measured and

a respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

apologize for being late,” he said, his voice firm

much more than his calm demeanor

quickened as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

you

"

she picked up the box,

She froze.

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

her hand away

slight blush creeping up her ears and couldn't

her elegant champagne-coloured dress,

dress, perfectly fitted to her graceful figure,

radiated a confidence that made her even

she was immersed in the festivities

glass of wine, maintained his composure,

approached her with a mischievous

she is not looking for anything serious, and yet this guy dared

must have a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an

you sense the slightest hint of

shifted to the well-dressed man loitering nearby,

him doesn't stand a chance with

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

day Alice gets tired of

response was

"You're quite the comedian.

"

tire of him? He would make sure that

by, swinging a tray

and exchanged a few quiet

some money, the waiter nodded and went on

moment, Caden's

intently to the voice

expression turned serious and, after nodding, he put the phone in his

his car disappeared

she searched for Caden in

the entrance: his car

her, offering