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.

akin to a friend and younger brother, not a lover. Don’t get

“Don’t!” he interjected.

comfort himself. “Although I won’t have the fortune to marry

his train of thought, Gwendolyn could only

quiet corner for a while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself. “I need to visit the

Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished a round of

feel it’s more intimate to address you as Mr. Cedrick. Is that all

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

she cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my

façade remained unchanged.

answer made her giggle like

Rounded up, it means he’s content with

a quieter place to rest,

glanced at her

pebbled path of

them was accented by the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a vague

tucking his hands in his suit pockets. His dignified aura was tinged

stayed silent unless Evelyn initiated

was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere

Evelyn was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled path. With an

“Ah!”

her fall and didn’t even touch

he

Cedrick, that was so

pale. Grasping his arms tightly, she

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

stood silently as she fixed

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

finish, she scoffed and

“Gwenny!”

sight of Gwendolyn’s cold gaze. However, Evelyn clung

feels like it’s been twisted. It

gloved hand tightened around her

Gwenny from the start, didn’t you? You deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting to make her misunderstand me,

out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt. If you don’t believe me, you can check. I/swear

better not be!”

of her, not caring to verify her

was upset with him, and that mattered more

pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn

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