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

quiet corner for a while without catching sight of

to visit

I’ll be back shortly.

Meanwhile, at the hotel garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had

Jenson, I feel it’s more intimate

that all right?”

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

she cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my socializing just now?”

“It was okay.

answer made her giggle like a child receiving

Okay means not bad.

it means he’s content

praised me! Her face beamed

quieter place to rest, Mr. Cedrick?

I’m feeling rather tired.

at her high

pebbled path

the dim lamplight, shrouding

walked in silence, tucking his hands in

tinged with an

silent unless Evelyn initiated

the quiet

which topic to broach next, Evelyn was unaware

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

imminent tumble, he reached out to

was

face turned

attempted to

caught sight of a silhouette in a

hands and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid

finish, she scoffed and walked away without a

a stab to his heart at the sight of

Evelyn clung to his arm with

foot feels like it’s been

hurts so much!”

couldn’t care less

gloved hand tightened around her neck,

Gwenny from the start, didn’t 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

don’t believe me, you can

I’m not lying… “You better not be!” Cedrick

let go of her, not caring to

him, and that mattered more than anything

Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his suit

amicable and

stern as she said,

for her, you’ll only

may be willing to be with you now, but I bet she has

you see it?” Ignoring her, Cedrick shook

the ground, the pristine white

the least of her concern