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 only

in the quiet corner for a while without catching sight of Cedrick,

to visit the

I’ll be back shortly.

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

it’s more intimate to address

all right?” Evelyn

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

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.

he’s

has finally praised me! Her face beamed

Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been standing and

I’m feeling rather tired.

her high heels and

pebbled

by the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes

his hands

tinged with

unless

unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere

broach next,

With a reflexive step

her imminent tumble, he reached out

was so scary!”

face

his arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer into his

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

hands and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with

she scoffed and walked away without a backward

Cedrick felt a stab to his heart at the sight

clung to his arm

my foot feels like it’s been

hurts so much!”

care less

gloved hand tightened around her neck, fury visible in his

You deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting to

you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot

you don’t believe me, you

not lying… “You better not be!”

go of her, not caring to verify her

with him, and that

Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his suit

was her amicable and

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

love for her, you’ll

be with you now, but I bet she has not

it?” Ignoring her, Cedrick shook

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

dress was the least of her concern right