Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter

45

"Oh, Mr. Walter Gordon, do you have some secrets that can't stand the light of day?" Evangeline's voice dripped with scorn.

Walter's expression turned stormy, a dark cloud over his features.

Before the stunned crowd, he pulled Evangeline away without so much as a second- thought, leaving a ripple of shock in their wake.

Their marriage was a well-kept secret, known only to a select few. Walter whisking her away like that had set tongues wagging.

It was not until they reached the seclusion of the stairwell that Evangeline wrenched herself free, inwardly cursing him as a 'damn guy', Her wrist was red where he had gripped it.

"Are you out of your mind, Walter?" she exclaimed. "Leaving your sweetheart behind like that, aren't you worried about the rumors?"

vou're the one who's lost it! Have you forgotten who you are, Mrs. Walter Gordon? Flaunting yourself for another man, do you think that's fitting?" Walter shot back, matching her sarcasm with his own.

Evangeline's black coat fluttered like wings in the cool night air. Under the glow of the moon, she seemed to radiate light, her red lips bewitching and alluring.

Walter's biting words stung Evangeline, but she brushed them off with a dismissive chuckle. "Mr. Walter Gordon, aren't you being a little double-

if it's something to be proud of. Or do you need me to spread the word about your scandalous

the one hundred thirty-five million dollars you blew on Julia

was all poise and composure as she

as he cornered her against the wall, the darkness enveloping

wall behind her. "What's one hundred thirty-five million dollars? If you, Mrs. Walter Gordon, could be a little more generous, I wouldn't care if it were one billion thirty-five million dollars." He was

if it were a personal affront. "Mrs.

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cutting ties with James? Or

with James, and then there she was, boldly showing

papers is dry? You think

a jerk!" Evangeline shot back with fire in

be even more of a jerk! Get

your mind?" Evangeline snapped

want me to help you undress?" Walter's fingers tightened on her chin, yanking her face toward his as

surged, and she was ready to lash out, but Walter had read her like an

mansion, not my home!" Evangeline shot back with fierce

his phone and, with

Her grandfather's health was hanging by a thread, and Dr. George was their only hope. She reached for Walter, her voice shaking." You're the lowest of the