Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 34

Chapter 34

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Evangeline took a deep breath, realizing this would not be the day things got resolved.

After yesterday's ugly confrontation and her plotting against him, she was sure he would be looking for payback.

Walter chuckled as if she had told a joke.

He slipped into a black robe, nonchalantly pulled out a cigarette, and lit it. He was not a regular smoker, but he let the bright flame flicker and smoke swirl around him.

The smoke masked the icy storm in his eyes. "Didn't you say you didn't want it yesterday? Leave!"

Evangeline's mind raced back to the previous day.

She did not need to guess; she was certain Walter had been with Julia.

"I was wrong yesterday."

She approached him, eyes downcast.

Walter sat sprawled out before her, a picture of languid arrogance tinged with a hint of gloom. At her admission, he scoffed. "Ms. Rearden, are you admitting a mistake? That's a rarity."

He pulled her closer, right between his parted legs, and tilted her chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze.

Evangeline's gaze was clouded with a mist of mystery, her eyes beneath it both enchanting and alarmingly intense.

He was like a predator eyeing his prey, leaving Evangeline with no chance of escape.

His mocking laugh cut through the air. "Why would you think I'd want you when I have Julia? Where's that confidence you had yesterday?"

If it were not for the dire situation, with her grandfather's life on the line, she would have exploded in rage right then and there.

She clenched her fists, biting back her anger.

and yet he had the gall

heartless, wanting nothing more than to see her

was wrong," Evangeline

ask for a favor?" Walter's voice was a low purr, dangerously inviting

a sigh of defeat, Evangeline closed her

next instant, a sharp flick to her forehead made her wince. "Ow," she

spot. 'This man... Is he into some twisted games?' she

on the sofa, commanding, "Come, dry my

she

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Chapter 34

on to the next step," he

picked up the hairdryer as she internally growled, 'Enjoy your little game, Walter. Once Grandpa is safe, you'll

at Walter, sitting so properly, yet the corner of his towel had slipped, hinting at the

last night's

edged closer to Walter, her fingers playfully teasing the strands of his hair. They were so close, their breaths mingled in the charged air. "Do you like the way

lift it, Walter's hand shot out, capturing hers and pinning her

was undeniable, a

chest rising and falling against her, his heartbeat thunderous in the silence. This was too much, she realized.

He was...

So easily provoked...

Julia left

quickly, trying to diffuse the tension, to bring him

right here, right now." His voice was steady despite the desire she could feel in

can't even think

more talk

you move back in with

word a slap of cold reality. Evangeline's heart sank, her frown deepening. "I can handle the first two, but

against her skin, his words sending a shiver

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