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.

of thought,

quiet corner for a while without catching sight of Cedrick,

to

I’ll be back shortly.

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

feel it’s more intimate to address you

that all right?” Evelyn

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my socializing just now?”

“It was okay.

answer made her giggle like

Okay means not bad.

means he’s content with my

praised me! Her

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

glanced at her

ambled down the pebbled path of the

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

tucking his hands

tinged with an

stayed silent unless Evelyn

was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought about

to broach next, Evelyn was unaware of the

an alarmed exclamation, she lost her balance and instinctively stumbled into Cedrick’s arMs. “Ah!” With a reflexive step back, Cedrick avoided her fall

he reached out to

that was so scary!”

face turned

attempted to snuggle closer into his

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

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

he could finish, she scoffed and

felt a stab to his heart at the sight

Evelyn clung to his

Cedrick, my foot feels like it’s been

so

couldn’t care less

hand tightened around her neck, fury

attempting to make her

she choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My

don’t believe me, you

“You better not be!” Cedrick

go of her, not caring

upset with him, and that

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

her amicable and

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

you’ll only end up

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

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

the ground, the pristine white hem

dress was the least of her concern