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 could only shake her

sitting in the quiet corner for a while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse

to visit the

I’ll be back shortly.

garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished a

feel it’s more intimate to address you as

that all

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

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

“It was okay.

made her giggle like a child

Okay means not bad.

it means he’s content with my

finally praised me! Her face

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

at her high heels

ambled down the pebbled path

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

in silence, tucking his hands in

tinged

silent unless Evelyn

the quiet atmosphere

thought about which topic to broach next, Evelyn

into Cedrick’s arMs. “Ah!” With a reflexive step back,

her imminent tumble, he

was so scary!” Evelyn

face

arms tightly, she attempted

sight of a

and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid

could finish, she scoffed and walked away without a

his heart

Evelyn clung to his arm with a

feels

so much!”

couldn’t care less about

neck, fury visible in his dark

deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting to

“W–What do you mean, Mr.

you don’t believe me, you

not lying… “You better not be!” Cedrick

of her, not

and that mattered more than anything

Evelyn once again held onto his

amicable and

she said, “Mr. Cedrick, you truly

relentless love for her, you’ll only end

I bet she has not confessed her love to

you see it?” Ignoring her, Cedrick shook off Evelyn’s hand ruthlessly and dashed after

ground, the

dress was the