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.

thought, Gwendolyn

quiet corner for a while without

need to visit the

I’ll be back shortly.

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

it’s more intimate

that all right?” Evelyn

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

were you satisfied with my socializing just

“It was okay.

made her giggle like a

Okay means not bad.

means he’s

me!

rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been standing and

I’m feeling rather tired.

Cedrick glanced at her high

pebbled

dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a

tucking his hands in

was tinged

silent unless Evelyn initiated the

quiet atmosphere brought about

to broach next, Evelyn was unaware of the

stumbled into Cedrick’s arMs. “Ah!” With a reflexive step back, Cedrick avoided her fall and didn’t even touch the corners of

realizing her imminent tumble, he reached

Cedrick, that was so scary!”

face turned

arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer into

caught sight of a silhouette in a red dress standing

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

she scoffed and walked away without a backward

stab to his heart at the

to his arm

Cedrick, my foot feels like

so

care less about

hand tightened around her neck, fury visible in

you? You deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting

“W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot

believe me,

I’m not lying… “You

her, not caring to verify

was upset with him, and that mattered more than anything

he turned to pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his suit

her amicable

uncharacteristically stern as she said, “Mr. Cedrick, you truly don’t

your relentless love for her, you’ll only end up with deeper

be with you now, but I bet she has not confessed her love to you up

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

the pristine

the least of her concern