The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 257

Chapter 257 Got A Grip On Miss Harris

Evelyn had graced countless film festivals, paraded down numerous red carpets, and even attended myriad galas as a coveted guest.

However, she had never experienced a man who candidly refused to make an appearance with her arm in arm.

To her, it was outright humiliation.

Despite the ire boiling within, she managed an amicable smile. “Understood, Mr. Jenson. Don’t worry, I won’t put you in an awkward position with Ms. Harris.”

Cedrick nodded impassively and got out of the car first.

Nico quickly followed suit and went over to the other side to open the door for Evelyn.

The moment the duo made their appearances, they became the center of attention, with camera flashlights bombarding them relentlessly.

Evelyn, well–acquainted with the current situation, flashed a charming yet dignified smile. As they entered side by side, they maintained an impeccable distance, with not even a swish of their clothes touching each other.

Throughout the social exchanges and courtesies that followed, Evelyn was careful to maintain a respectful distance, which made Cedrick lower his guard a little.

Gwendolyn had already made her entrance before them.

However, she was not a fan of socializing and chose to sit in an unobtrusive corner with Joaquin to savor time.

Joaquin downed one drink after another, his face marred with discontent.

Puzzled, Gwendolyn asked, “What’s wrong? Who’s managed to upset you?”

In a petulant huff, Joaquin said, “Cedrick”

Perplexed, Gwendolyn queried again, “You haven’t spoken a word to him since arriving at Salinsburgh. How did he manage to offend you?”

“He proposed to you before I could legally do so. Now, with the business alliance between the Jenson and Harris families, I fear I have lost my chance forever!” Joaquin said in despair.

Amused, Gwendolyn let out a chuckle as she flicked Joaquin’s forehead. “What nonsense are you spouting? Even if I weren’t engaged to him, I wouldn’t fancy someone younger than me.”

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“You’re lying. You have previously confessed to liking me!” Joaquin protested.

and younger brother, not a lover. Don’t get your hopes up

“Don’t!” he interjected.

the red wine in his glass in one go to comfort himself. “Although I won’t have the fortune to marry you, being

thought, Gwendolyn could

while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided

and Evelyn had just finished a round of

intimate to address you as Mr. Cedrick. Is that

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

she cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied

icy façade remained unchanged. “It

her giggle like a child receiving

means he’s content with my performance. Cedrick has finally praised

accompany me to a quieter place to rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been standing and

glanced at her high heels and

the pebbled path of

tranquility surrounding them was accented by the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a vague and mysterious

hands in his suit pockets.

silent unless Evelyn initiated

quiet atmosphere brought about a sense of

thought about which topic to broach next, Evelyn was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed exclamation, she lost her balance and instinctively

“Ah!”

her fall and didn’t even touch the corners of her

realizing her imminent tumble, he reached out

Cedrick, that was so scary!” Evelyn

Her face turned pale. Grasping his arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer into

grimaced and was about to push her away when he caught sight of a silhouette

crossed her hands and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid and

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

could finish, she scoffed and walked away without

“Gwenny!”

heart at the sight of Gwendolyn’s cold gaze. However, Evelyn clung to his arm with

my foot feels like it’s been twisted. It hurts

His gloved hand

from the start, didn’t you? You deliberately stumbled into

distress. Gasping for air, she choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt. If you don’t believe me, you can

not be!”

let go of her, not

with him, and that mattered more

he turned to pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto

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