Mr. Wright and Mrs. Right by Minerva Sowle

Chapter 257

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.”

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“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.

comfort himself. “Although I won’t have the fortune to marry

of thought,

catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself.

and Evelyn

intimate to address you

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

you satisfied with my socializing just

façade remained unchanged.

answer made her giggle

content with my performance. Cedrick has finally praised

delight. “Could you accompany me to a quieter place to rest, Mr.

her high

ambled down the pebbled

them was accented by the dim lamplight,

in his suit pockets. His dignified aura was tinged

stayed silent unless Evelyn

unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought about a sense

topic to broach next, Evelyn was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed exclamation, she lost her balance and instinctively stumbled

“Ah!”

step back, Cedrick avoided her fall and didn’t

he reached out to

Cedrick, that was

face turned pale. Grasping his arms tightly, she attempted

sight of

hands and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

she scoffed and walked away without a

“Gwenny!”

his heart at the sight of Gwendolyn’s cold gaze. However, Evelyn clung to his arm with a

been

her pain. His gloved hand tightened around her neck,

You deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting to make her

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

not

let go of her, not

upset with him, and that mattered

pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his

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