The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

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.

in his glass in one go to comfort himself. “Although I won’t have the fortune to

thought,

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

and Evelyn had just finished

to address you

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

“Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my socializing

remained unchanged. “It was

made her giggle like a child receiving

means not bad. Rounded up, it means he’s content with my performance. Cedrick has finally

accompany me to a quieter place to rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been standing and talking for quite some

glanced at her high heels and

ambled down the pebbled

the dim lamplight, shrouding their

suit pockets. His dignified aura was tinged with an

stayed silent unless Evelyn initiated

unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere

the unlevelled pebbled path. With

“Ah!”

step back, Cedrick avoided her fall and didn’t even

he reached out to steady

that was so scary!” Evelyn

face turned pale. Grasping his arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle closer into his

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

stood silently as she

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

scoffed and walked away

“Gwenny!”

Gwendolyn’s cold gaze. However,

my foot feels like it’s been twisted. It hurts so

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

Gwenny from the start, didn’t you? You deliberately stumbled into my arms, attempting to make her misunderstand me,

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

not caring to verify her

upset with him, and that

Evelyn once again held onto his suit

amicable and weak look. Her tone turned uncharacteristically stern as she said, “Mr. Cedrick, you truly don’t understand Gwendolyn. Despite your relentless love for her, you’ll only end up with deeper wounds. She may be willing to be with you now, but I bet she has not confessed

her, Cedrick shook off Evelyn’s

the pristine white hem