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.

thought,

while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to

need to visit

I’ll be back shortly.

hotel garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had just

it’s more intimate

that all right?”

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

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

“It was okay.

answer made her giggle

Okay means not bad.

means he’s content

finally praised me! Her

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

her

ambled down the pebbled

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

tucking his

aura was tinged

unless

the quiet atmosphere brought about

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

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

he reached out to

was so scary!”

face

tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer into his

away when he caught sight of a silhouette in a red dress standing

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

could finish, she scoffed and walked away without a

a stab to his heart at the sight

his arm with

foot feels like it’s

so much!” she

care less about her

around her neck, fury visible

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

do you mean, Mr. Cedrick?

believe

not lying… “You better not be!” Cedrick

of her, not

was upset with him, and

Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his suit

amicable

stern as she said, “Mr. Cedrick, you truly

your relentless love for her, you’ll only end

you now, but I bet she has not confessed

you see it?” Ignoring her, Cedrick shook

fell to the ground, the pristine white

was the least of her concern