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

curious to

dressed in an impeccable

imposing presence and striking features silenced the lively gathering for a

captured

poise,

room, taking in the crowd of high society

stiffened, realizing he had

he retreated

his steps measured

respectful distance, he handed her

“Mrs.

said, his voice firm

his eyes betrayed much more than his calm demeanor let

as she accepted

"Not at all, Mr.

Ward.

glad you

"

the box, Caden's

She froze.

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

her hand away as she walked back with

up her

elegant champagne-coloured dress, was

her graceful figure, enhanced

that

immersed in the festivities once again, effortlessly charming those

glass of wine, maintained

with

clear that she is not looking for anything serious, and

a very high

”

Caden’s expression remained impassive.

“So?”

an eyebrow,

you sense the

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

stand a chance with Alicia," he

scoffed, shaking

“Don’t be so cocky.

People change.

gets tired

was cold and

"You're quite the comedian.

"

of him? He would

swinging a tray of

and exchanged a few quiet words with the

some money, the waiter nodded and went on his

that moment, Caden's phone

and listened intently to the voice on the other

put the phone in his

his car disappeared

Caden in the

the entrance:

her, offering