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

sitting in the quiet corner for a while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse

to visit

I’ll be back shortly.

fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished

feel it’s more intimate to

all

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my socializing just now?” Cedrick’s icy façade

“It was okay.

answer made her giggle like a child receiving

Okay means not bad.

up, it means he’s content

has finally praised me! Her face beamed

to a quieter place to rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been standing and talking for

I’m feeling rather tired.

Cedrick glanced at her high heels and

ambled down the pebbled path

the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a vague

silence, tucking his hands in his suit

tinged with an untamed

unless Evelyn initiated the

unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought about a sense

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

into Cedrick’s arMs. “Ah!” With a reflexive step back, Cedrick avoided her fall and didn’t even

tumble, he reached

that was so scary!”

face turned

she attempted to snuggle closer into his

sight

hands and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a

finish, she scoffed and walked away without

felt a stab to his heart at

Evelyn clung to his arm

feels like it’s been

hurts so much!”

less about her

around her neck, fury

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

she choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is

don’t believe me, you

lying… “You better not

her, not caring to verify

upset with him, and that

Evelyn once again

amicable and

said, “Mr. Cedrick, you

love for her, you’ll

but I bet she has not confessed her love to

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

fell to the ground, the pristine white hem of

However, her dress was the least of her concern right