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.

by his train of thought, Gwendolyn could only

for a while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to

need to visit

I’ll be back shortly.

garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished

intimate to address

all right?” Evelyn

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

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

“It was okay.

His answer made her giggle like a child

Okay means not bad.

means he’s content

praised me! Her face beamed with

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

at her high heels

pebbled path

dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a

his hands in

aura was tinged

unless Evelyn initiated the

the quiet atmosphere brought

topic to broach next, Evelyn was

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

her imminent tumble, he reached out to steady

was so

face

tightly, she attempted

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

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

she scoffed

stab to his heart at the

clung to his arm

feels like

so

care less

her neck, fury visible

you? You deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting to make her misunderstand me, right?” Evelyn’s face twisted in agony,

do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot

believe me, you can

I’m not lying… “You better

her, not caring

with him, and

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

her amicable and

as she said, “Mr. Cedrick,

you’ll

to be with you now, but I bet she has

Cedrick shook off Evelyn’s hand ruthlessly and dashed after

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

was the least of her concern