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

by his train of thought, Gwendolyn could only shake her

catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself. “I need to visit the restroom.

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

intimate to address you as Mr. Cedrick. Is that all

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

“Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my

icy façade remained unchanged. “It was

made her giggle like

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

accompany me to a quieter place to rest, Mr. Cedrick?

glanced at her high

ambled down the pebbled path of the

the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a

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

silent unless

was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere

unlevelled pebbled

“Ah!”

fall and didn’t even touch the corners

he

that was so scary!” Evelyn

turned pale. Grasping his arms tightly,

push her away when he caught sight of a silhouette in a red dress standing not

stood silently as she fixed Cedrick

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

he could finish, she scoffed and walked away without a

“Gwenny!”

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

my foot feels like it’s been

about her pain. His gloved hand tightened around her neck, fury visible in his

deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting to make her misunderstand me,

in agony, reddening with distress. Gasping for air, she choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr.

not

let go of her, not caring to verify

and that mattered more

Evelyn once

for her, you’ll only end up with deeper wounds.

her, Cedrick shook off Evelyn’s hand ruthlessly and dashed

the ground, the pristine white

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