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.

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

his train of thought, Gwendolyn

a while without catching sight of Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to excuse herself.

garden’s fountain, Cedrick and Evelyn

intimate to address you as

“Suit yourself,” Cedrick muttered.

cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with

icy façade remained unchanged. “It was

made her giggle like

it means he’s content with my performance. Cedrick has finally

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

glanced at her

ambled down the pebbled path of the

by the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a vague and mysterious

his suit pockets. His dignified

silent unless Evelyn initiated

and the quiet atmosphere

the unlevelled pebbled path. With an alarmed exclamation, she lost

“Ah!”

her fall and didn’t even touch the

realizing her imminent tumble, he

that was so scary!” Evelyn

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

he caught sight of a silhouette in a

hands and stood silently as she fixed Cedrick with a frigid and

“Gwenny, let me explain-”

scoffed and walked

“Gwenny!”

sight of Gwendolyn’s cold gaze. However,

my foot feels like it’s been twisted.

gloved hand tightened around her neck,

the start, didn’t you? You deliberately stumbled into my

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 I’m

better not

let go of her, not caring to verify

and that mattered

he turned to pursue Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto his

“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

Evelyn fell to the ground, the pristine white hem of her