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 I won’t have the fortune

thought, Gwendolyn could only shake her

catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn

at the hotel garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished

you as

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

“Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my

façade remained unchanged. “It

her giggle like a child

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

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

her

ambled down the pebbled path of

by the dim lamplight, shrouding

his suit pockets. His dignified aura was tinged

stayed silent unless Evelyn initiated the

pace was unhurried, and the quiet atmosphere

next, Evelyn was unaware of the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed exclamation, she lost her balance and instinctively

“Ah!”

Cedrick avoided her fall and didn’t

he reached out to

was so scary!” Evelyn

his arms tightly, she attempted to snuggle

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

stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

he could finish, she scoffed and

“Gwenny!”

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

feels like it’s been twisted. It hurts so much!” she

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

from the start, didn’t you? You deliberately stumbled

“W–What do you mean, Mr. Cedrick? My foot is really hurt.

not be!”

not caring to verify

with him, and that mattered more than anything

to pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his

she said, “Mr. Cedrick, you truly don’t understand Gwendolyn. Despite your relentless love for her, you’ll only end up with deeper

Evelyn’s hand ruthlessly and dashed

fell to the ground, the pristine

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