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

corner for a while without catching sight of

to

I’ll be back shortly.

Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished a

more intimate to address

that all right?”

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

you satisfied with my socializing just now?”

“It was okay.

giggle like

Okay means not bad.

means he’s content

praised me! Her face beamed with

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

Cedrick glanced at her high

down the pebbled

lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a

silence, tucking his hands

was tinged with

silent unless Evelyn initiated the

and the quiet atmosphere brought about a sense of

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

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

he reached

was so scary!”

face

arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer

he caught sight of a silhouette

and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid

he could finish, she scoffed and walked away without

a stab to his heart at the sight of

clung to his arm with a

my foot feels

hurts so much!”

care less about her

around her neck, fury visible in his dark

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

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

believe me, you

“You

let go of her, not caring to verify

and that mattered

Evelyn once

her amicable

tone turned uncharacteristically stern as she said, “Mr. Cedrick, you truly

love for her, you’ll only

but I bet she has not confessed her love to you up until

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

off guard, Evelyn fell to the ground, the pristine white hem of her dress

her dress was the