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.

Amused by his train of thought, Gwendolyn could only shake her

without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse

to visit the

I’ll be back shortly.

Meanwhile, at the hotel garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had

I feel it’s more intimate to address you as

that all

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

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

“It was okay.

answer made her giggle like a child receiving

Okay means not bad.

he’s

has finally praised me! Her face beamed

Mr. Cedrick?

I’m feeling rather tired.

at her high

ambled down the pebbled path

was accented by the dim lamplight,

his hands in his suit

dignified aura was tinged

unless Evelyn initiated the

and the quiet atmosphere brought

about which topic to broach next, Evelyn was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled

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

her imminent tumble, he reached out to

Cedrick, that was so

face turned

arms tightly, she attempted to

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

and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with

Before he could finish, she scoffed and walked away without a backward

to his heart at the sight of Gwendolyn’s

Evelyn clung to his arm with

foot feels like it’s been

hurts so much!” she

care less about

her neck, fury visible

attempting to make her

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

believe me, you

I’m not lying… “You better

not caring to

and that mattered more than

he turned to pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again

amicable

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

her, you’ll only end up with

with you now, but I bet she

her, Cedrick shook off

ground, the pristine white hem of her dress stained

However, her dress was the least