The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 369:

Nearby, Madison kept glancing in their direction, her eyes keenly observing.

Alicia broke the silence, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Mr.

Hopkins, would you like me to pretend this is not happening?”

Cliff tensed for a moment.

“No need for that.

Just act as you wish.

I’ll handle my mother.”

Alicia exhaled, feeling a weight lift from her shoulders.

Beneath his serious demeanor, Cliff turned out to be quite approachable.

Gradually, more guests began to fill the table.

Meanwhile, Madison was bustling about, playing the perfect host as she invited Caden to join the main table for drinks with some esteemed guests.

Just as Caden was about to accept, his gaze landed on Alicia, seated next to Cliff.

Caden’s eyes narrowed, his expression turning guarded.

Madison followed his line of sight and smiled warmly.

“Caden, if I remember correctly, you and Ms.

Bennett are friends, right?”

Caden replied, “You could say that.”

“I have noticed you both have some business interactions, so it makes sense that you would be familiar with one another.

Cliff here can be a bit clueless when it comes to women.

If you have a moment, could you help him out? Maybe set him up with Ms.

Bennett? You’ve known each other for a long time, and I’m sure he will listen to you.”

Caden felt a mix of amusement and frustration at her suggestion.

“Set him up with Alicia?”

“Absolutely! I think Ms.

Bennett is simply wonderful!”

Madison’s enthusiasm was palpable.

“She is not only beautiful but also has a remarkable temperament.

Several of my friends have been inquiring if she is single.

Naturally, I kept that information to myself.

I want to keep such an exceptional girl within our family.”

Caden wore a forced smile, masking his true feelings.

“Mrs.

Hopkins, you might be a bit behind the curve.

Alicia is already in a relationship.”

Madison’s smile faltered, her expression shifting to one of dejection, as though she had lost something invaluable.

“She is seeing someone? Why didn’t Ms.

Bennett mention it?”

“She values him so much that she prefers to keep it private.”

“Who keeps their treasure a secret? Caden, you must be teasing me.”

While Madison sensed Caden was not one to joke about such matters, her determination remained strong.

“If she is keeping it under wraps, it must mean she is embarrassed to be with him.

I bet it’s just a passing fling.

Cliff still has a shot.”

Caden was at a loss for words.

He had often pondered why Gerry, despite his prominent background, exhibited such a unique personality.

Now, the connection was clear.

It was a classic case of mother and son sharing the same traits.

He maintained his composure and replied, “I do not believe I am in a position to comment on Alicia’s relationship.

Please go ahead and mingle with your guests, Mrs.

Hopkins.

I will look after Cliff.”

Madison appeared confused.

“You are helping Cliff… To win Ms.

Bennett’s affection?”

“No,” Caden clarified.

“I am here to guide him toward doing the right thing and not jeopardizing someone else’s relationship.”

Madison was left speechless.

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