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.

train of thought, Gwendolyn could only shake her

the quiet corner for a while without catching sight of Cedrick,

to

I’ll be back shortly.

Cedrick and Evelyn had just

it’s more intimate to address

all right?”

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

with my socializing

“It was okay.

giggle like a child

Okay means not bad.

up, it means he’s content

praised me!

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

glanced at her

the pebbled path of the

dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a vague

his hands in

dignified aura was tinged with an

silent unless Evelyn initiated

and the quiet atmosphere brought about a sense

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

she lost her balance and instinctively stumbled into Cedrick’s arMs. “Ah!” With a

her imminent tumble, he reached out to

Cedrick, that was so scary!” Evelyn

face turned

arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer into

caught sight of a silhouette in a red

stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid and mocking

could finish, she scoffed

Cedrick felt a stab to his heart at the sight

clung to his

feels

so

couldn’t care less

around her neck,

into my arms, attempting to make her misunderstand me, right?” Evelyn’s face twisted

out, “W–What do you

believe me,

I’m not lying… “You

let go of her, not caring to verify

and that mattered more than

pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn

was her amicable and weak

stern as she said, “Mr. Cedrick,

your relentless love for her, you’ll only

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

Ignoring her, Cedrick shook off

ground, the pristine white

was the least of