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.

go to comfort himself. “Although

by his train of thought, Gwendolyn could only shake

for a while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself. “I need to visit the restroom. I’ll be

and Evelyn had just finished a round

to address you as Mr. Cedrick. Is that all right?” Evelyn

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

Cedrick, were you satisfied with

icy façade remained unchanged. “It was

her giggle like a child

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

face beamed with delight. “Could you accompany me to a quieter place to rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve

glanced at her high heels

down the pebbled path

was accented by the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a

silence, tucking his hands in his suit pockets. His dignified

unless Evelyn initiated the

pace was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought about

was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed exclamation, she

“Ah!”

reflexive step back, Cedrick avoided her fall and didn’t even touch the corners of

he reached out to

was so scary!”

arms tightly,

and was about to push her away when he caught sight of a silhouette

her hands and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid and mocking

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

she scoffed and walked away without a backward

“Gwenny!”

the sight of Gwendolyn’s cold gaze. However, Evelyn clung to

like it’s been

gloved hand tightened around

deliberately stumbled into

distress. Gasping for air, she choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt. If you

better not

not

with him, and that mattered

Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his suit

you truly don’t understand Gwendolyn. Despite your relentless love for her, you’ll only end up with deeper wounds.

Evelyn’s hand ruthlessly and dashed

guard, Evelyn fell to the ground, the pristine

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