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.

to comfort himself. “Although I won’t have the fortune to marry you, being your

thought, Gwendolyn

sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself. “I need to

and

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

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you

icy façade remained unchanged.

giggle like a child receiving

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

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

glanced at her high heels and

the pebbled path of

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

walked in silence, tucking his hands in his suit pockets. His dignified aura was tinged with

unless Evelyn

unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought about a

the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed

“Ah!”

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

he reached out to

Cedrick, that was so scary!” Evelyn

Her face turned pale. Grasping his arms tightly, she

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

she fixed Cedrick with a frigid and mocking

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

she scoffed and walked away without

“Gwenny!”

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

Cedrick, my foot feels like it’s been twisted. It hurts so much!”

hand tightened around her neck, fury visible in his dark

stumbled into my arms, attempting to

choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt. If you don’t believe me, you can

not be!” Cedrick

of her, not

upset with him, and that mattered more than anything

he turned to pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held

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

Evelyn’s

the

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