Wooing My Ex-Wife

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.

” م “You’re lying.

You have previously confessed to liking me!” Joaquin protested.

With a palm on her forehead, Gwendolyn leveled with him.

“Hey, brat.

My fondness for you is akin to a friend and younger brother, not a lover.

Don’t get your hopes up about me, or else I might have to avoid you altogether, ending our friendship.

” “Don’t!” he interjected.

Joaquin downed the red wine in his glass in one go to comfort himself.

“Although I won’t have the fortune to marry you, being your confidant isn’t bad.

train of thought, Gwendolyn could

the quiet corner for a while without catching

need to visit

I’ll be back shortly.

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

intimate

that all right?”

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

Cedrick, were you satisfied with my socializing just now?” Cedrick’s icy façade

“It was okay.

giggle like

Okay means not bad.

he’s

finally praised me! Her

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

Cedrick glanced at her high heels

pebbled path of the

was accented by the dim lamplight,

silence, tucking his hands in

aura was tinged with an

unless

unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere

about which topic to broach next, Evelyn was unaware

a reflexive step back,

realizing her imminent tumble, he reached out

Cedrick, that was so scary!” Evelyn

face

tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer

push her away when he caught sight of a silhouette in a red dress standing not far

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

let me explain-” Before he could finish, she scoffed and walked away without

Cedrick felt a stab to his heart at the sight of

to his arm with

Cedrick, my foot feels like it’s been

hurts so

less

gloved hand tightened around her neck, fury

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

you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is

believe

“You better

let go of her, not caring to verify

and that mattered more than anything

pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his

was her amicable and

she said,

you’ll

be willing to be with you now, but I bet she has not

it?” Ignoring her, Cedrick shook off Evelyn’s hand

to the ground, the

was the