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.

downed the red wine in his glass in one go to comfort himself.

thought, Gwendolyn could only shake

without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to

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

Jenson, I feel it’s more intimate to address you as Mr. Cedrick.

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

“Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my socializing

remained unchanged. “It was

giggle like a child receiving

not bad. Rounded up, it means he’s content

rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been

at her high heels

pebbled path of the

tranquility surrounding them was accented by the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a vague

his hands in his suit pockets. His dignified aura was tinged with an

silent unless

pace was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere

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

“Ah!”

a reflexive step back, Cedrick avoided her fall

imminent tumble, he reached out

Cedrick, that was so

Grasping his arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer

and was about to push her away when he caught sight of a silhouette in a red dress standing

silently as she fixed Cedrick with a

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

finish, she scoffed and walked away without a backward

“Gwenny!”

sight of Gwendolyn’s cold

been twisted.

about her pain. His gloved hand tightened around

the start, didn’t you? You deliberately stumbled into my

Gasping for air, she choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt. If you don’t believe me, you can check. I/swear

not

go of her, not caring

with him, and that mattered more than

Evelyn once again held onto his suit

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