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, Gwendolyn could only shake

corner for a while without catching sight

to visit the

I’ll be back shortly.

fountain, Cedrick and

it’s more intimate to

that all

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

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

“It was okay.

His answer made her giggle like

Okay means not bad.

up, it means he’s content with

has finally praised me! Her face

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

Cedrick glanced at her

ambled down the pebbled path of the

the dim lamplight,

silence, tucking his hands in

tinged with an

unless Evelyn initiated the

pace was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought about a

to broach next, Evelyn was unaware of

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

realizing her imminent tumble, he reached out to steady

was so scary!” Evelyn

face

attempted to snuggle closer into his

caught sight of a

as she fixed Cedrick with

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

Cedrick felt a stab to his heart at the sight

clung to his arm

Cedrick, my foot feels like it’s

hurts so much!”

care less about her

hand tightened around her neck, fury visible in his dark

You deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting

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

don’t believe

“You better not

not caring to verify her

him, and that

pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once

amicable

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

for her, you’ll only end up with deeper

I bet she has not confessed her love to

Ignoring her, Cedrick shook off Evelyn’s hand ruthlessly

fell to the ground, the pristine white hem of her dress stained

her dress was the least of her