Wooing My Ex-Wife by Mr. Adeel

Chapter 257

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 marry you, being your

his train of thought, Gwendolyn could only

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

Cedrick and Evelyn had just finished a round of

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

yourself,” Cedrick

cooed, “Mr. Cedrick, were you satisfied with my socializing just now?”

icy façade remained unchanged. “It

made her giggle like a

he’s content with my performance. Cedrick has finally praised me!

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

her high heels and agreed.

the pebbled

by the dim lamplight, shrouding their silhouettes in a

tucking his hands in his suit pockets. His dignified aura was tinged

silent unless Evelyn initiated

the quiet atmosphere brought about a sense of eeriness.

unlevelled pebbled path. With

“Ah!”

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

realizing her imminent tumble, he reached out to

so scary!”

turned pale. Grasping his arms tightly, she

sight of a silhouette

stood silently as she

me

she scoffed and walked away without

“Gwenny!”

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

foot feels like it’s been twisted. It

less about her pain. His gloved hand tightened around her neck,

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

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, you can check. I/swear I’m not

be!” Cedrick

go of her, not

and that mattered more than

Gwendolyn, Evelyn once again held onto

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