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

of thought, Gwendolyn could only shake her

of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself. “I

at the hotel garden’s fountain, Cedrick and

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

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

“Mr. Cedrick, were you

façade remained unchanged.

giggle like a child

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

me to a quieter place to rest, Mr. Cedrick? We’ve been

at her

the pebbled path

the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a vague and

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

unless Evelyn initiated the

was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere brought about a

thought about which topic to broach next, Evelyn was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed exclamation,

“Ah!”

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

he reached out to steady

Cedrick, that was so scary!” Evelyn

pale. Grasping his arms tightly, she attempted

sight of

and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid and

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

he could finish, she scoffed and walked

“Gwenny!”

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

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

her pain. His gloved hand tightened around her neck, fury

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

in agony, reddening with distress. Gasping for air, she choked out, “W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt. If you don’t believe me,

better not be!”

her, not

with him, and that mattered more

Gwendolyn, Evelyn

was her 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

Evelyn’s hand ruthlessly and

the pristine white hem of her