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,

corner for a while without catching

to

I’ll be back shortly.

hotel garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished a round of

more intimate to address you

all right?” Evelyn

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

satisfied with my socializing just now?”

“It was okay.

made her giggle like a child receiving

Okay means not bad.

means he’s content with my

me!

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

I’m feeling rather tired.

at her high heels

the pebbled path of the

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

walked in silence, tucking his hands in

aura was tinged with

unless

quiet atmosphere brought about a sense

to broach next, Evelyn was unaware

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

he reached out

that was

face

attempted

grimaced and was about to push her away when he caught sight of a silhouette in a red dress standing not

stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a

could finish, she scoffed and walked

felt a stab to his heart at the sight of

to his arm with a death

foot feels like it’s

hurts so much!” she

couldn’t care less

tightened around her neck, fury visible in his dark

attempting

out, “W–What do you

believe me, you

I’m not lying… “You

not caring to

and that mattered

to pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto

was her amicable and weak

uncharacteristically stern as she said, “Mr. Cedrick, you truly don’t

you’ll only end up with deeper

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

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

the pristine white hem of her dress stained with

However, her dress was the least of