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.

with him. “Hey, brat. My fondness for you is akin to a friend and younger brother, not a lover.

“Don’t!” he interjected.

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

train of thought, Gwendolyn could only shake

without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself. “I need to visit

at the hotel garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished a round

intimate to address you as Mr. Cedrick.

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

she cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you

remained unchanged.

giggle like a child

bad. Rounded up, it means he’s content with my performance. Cedrick

to rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been standing and talking for quite

her high heels

pebbled path of

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

hands in his suit pockets. His dignified aura

silent unless Evelyn initiated

was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought

was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed exclamation, she lost her balance and instinctively stumbled

“Ah!”

back, Cedrick avoided her fall and didn’t even touch the

realizing her imminent tumble, he reached

Cedrick, that was

tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer into

push her away when he caught sight of a silhouette in a red

stood silently as she fixed

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

could finish, she scoffed and walked

“Gwenny!”

a stab to his heart at the sight of Gwendolyn’s cold gaze.

been twisted. It hurts

hand tightened around her neck, fury visible

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

mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt. If you don’t believe me, you can check. I/swear I’m not

not be!” Cedrick

her, not caring

him, and

Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his suit

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