Chapter 513 Seeing Evelyn At The Gala
Wooing My Ex-Wife
Cedrick halted in his tracks and looked at Gwendolyn quietly from the side as he waited to hear her response.
With a charming smile on her face, Gwendolyn answered, âIâm a married woman with a pair of cute fraternal twins. My husband is the CEO of Jenson Group. I think youâll meet him soon, Mr. Gray, I think you guys will be such friends. Also, Iâm glad weâre getting along well.â
Cedrickâs expression became friendlier when he heard Gwendolynâs graceful response. He then walked up to her elegantly and wrapped his arm around her waist.
When Gwendolyn turned around and saw Cedrickâs handsome face, she subconsciously flashed a sincere smile.
âYouâre here! Let me introduce you to someone. This is Mr. Gray, Dovil Groupâs founder and CEO. Heâs also Astoriaâs crown prince.â With a bright smile on her face, Gwendolyn turned toward Neal and uttered. âMr. Gray, this is my husband. The CEO of Jenson Group and head of the Jenson family?
The men looked at each other and shook each otherâs hands.
Neal was taken aback. âI never thought Mr. Jenson would be your husband, Ms. Harris! What a coincidence!â
Gwendolyn froze momentarily and looked at Cedrick. âDo you guys know each other?â
âYes. I have previously cooperated with Astoria on a cross-border arrest mission, and I have worked with Mr. Gray twice. Weâve known each other since then.â Cedrick explained.
Neal noticed the affection the couple had for each other and clicked his tongue enviously. âMr. Jenson and Ms. Harris, not only are you both business geniuses, but you guys are also deeply in love with each other. In Ferropene, they will regard you guys as a match made in heaven.â
The trio laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Thinking it was time to make her next move, Gwendolyn mentioned the collaboration.
However, Neal preferred to do things by the book, so he didnât accept her suggestion on the spot. âMs.
Harris, I would love to collaborate with Harris Group, but I prefer to play it by the book. When the time comes, Iâll hold a tender event. Perhaps you should be there, Ms. Harris. Please get your subordinates to draft a business proposal. If everything goes well, I think Dovil Group will most probably end up working with Harris Group.â
Hearing that, Gwendolyn knew she had no choice but to attend the event and go through the motions.
Thus, she accepted Nealâs invitation gratefully and replied, âDonât worry, Mr. Gray. In order to show you my commitment. Iâll personally prepare all the paperwork to strike a collaboration deal with Dovil Group.â
Neal looked at her in admiration and praised her after that.
However, Gwendolyn wasnât pleased because she couldnât obtain the collaboration deal on the spot.
Hence, she couldnât be bothered by his compliments.
Although she was smiling politely, she was starting to get distracted.
Seeing Evelyn At The Gala Fortunately for her, Cedrick and Neal were chatting away happily, so neither of them noticed the slight change in her expression.
Suddenly, a woman in a white gown walked past Gwendolyn.
Gwendolyn saw the woman from the corners of her eyes and frowned immediately.
When Gwendolyn lifted her gaze, that woman in white had already walked away. That womanâs back looks so familiar! That looks like someone I know!
The smile on Gwendolynâs face vanished at once, and a solemn expression replaced it. Could that really be her? Why on earth would she show up at an event like this?
While Cedrick and Neal were still conversing. Gwendolyn had gone after that woman in white. She simply looks too familiar. The more I look at her, the more she looks like Evelyn! Sheâs wearing an expensive gown, so she must be the female companion for one of the CEOs here. Could she have hooked up with a big shot after she escaped from the countryside?
Gwendolyn was feeling uneasy, so she picked up her pace.
The hall was packed, and all of a sudden, the woman in white disappeared after she walked past a tall man.
Gwendolyn halted in her tracks and checked her surroundings, unable to find that familiar figure anymore.
in Terry was entertaining an attendee when he saw the anxious expression on Gwendolynâs face. Upon excusing himself, he approached her to ask, âMs. Harris, are you all right? Is there a problem?â
white Gwendolyn furrowed her brows and recalled the familiar figure she saw. âI think I saw someone I know.
Sheâs a slender woman in a white gown, and she walks gracefully. Do you know anyone like that?â
That question stumped Terry. âMs. Harris, I donât think I can help you with that. Almost all the CEOs at this gala brought their female companions along. Besides, a lot of them are dressed in white. Not only are they all slender, but theyâre all very beautiful. I donât think I can point out the woman youâre looking for. However, over half of the bigwigs here are foreigners, and their female companions are also foreigners. These women have high net worth and are popular. You might still be able to find the woman youâre looking for, Ms. Harris. I can get the servers to jot down the names of all the women in white. Once the event ends, theyâll give you a list of names.â
Gwendolyn was happy with the suggestion. âThank you, Mr. Jenkins.â
âYouâre welcome. Itâs the least I can do.â
That incident ruined Gwendolynâs mood, and she had to endure the gala listlessly.
Cedrick knew something was amiss, but he couldnât mention anything because Neal was there. Hence, he merely held her hand to comfort her.
The business gala ended at around eleven that night.
Gwendolyn got her wish when Terry gave her a list of names of all the women in white that evening.
When she was on her way back to Harrick Villa, she focused on the name list and gave Elven a call.
âWhen I get home, Iâll give you a list of names. I need you to run a check on all the names written on it.
I donât care if you use the dark web or information networks. You must find a photo of everyone on the list,â
she ordered âOkay. Donât worry. Iâll get it done,â Elven replied.
Upon hearing the firm response from Elven, Gwendolyn hung up the phone and continued to place her focus on the names on the list.
Cedrick glanced at her a few times before taking one of his hands off the wheels to hold her hand.
âWhatâs the matter? Did something happen?â
As her thoughts raced, Gwendolyn uttered, âDo evil people really not die! Hubby, I think Evelyn is still alive. At the gala, I saw a woman who looked just like her from the back.â
Cedrickâs expression turned solemn as well, and he gave her his analysis by asking. âDarling, are you sure? A lot of people in this world look the same from behind. You canât jump to a conclusion without looking at the woman from the front. Besides, the attendees were all influential people. When Evelyn fled from the countryside, you told everyone she was dead. She wouldnât dare to keep her identity if she were still alive. Prior to this, the people who were secretly backing her were your father and your broââ
Cedrickâs expression changed slightly, and he quickly changed his words and continued. âYour father and Asher. Now, your father has already passed away, and Asher has already stepped down. Heâs no longer as influential in Chanaea. Without those two backers, who could she ask to bring her to such a grand event?â
Gwendolyn fell silent. Well, I donât know⦠Evelynâs social circle back then was clear for everyone to see. She was named the best actress when she was very young, so everyone knew how arrogant she was. Thus, she didnât have friends in the entertainment industry Indeed, Evelyn had to rely on Marcus and Asher back then.
Gwendolyn was puzzled. Without the status of the Harris familyâs heiress, which big shot could she have hooked up with? I canât think of anyone.