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-

it's something to be proud of. Or

one hundred thirty-five million dollars

and composure as she met his

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

if it were a personal affront. "Mrs. Walter

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clear about cutting ties with James? Or did my words just fly past

had not ended things with James, and then there she was, boldly showing up at the

papers is dry? You

a jerk!" Evangeline shot back with fire in her

more of a jerk! Get

you lost your mind?" Evangeline snapped

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

to lash out, but Walter had read her like an open book. "If you're not up for

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

and,

sheet. 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 low, Walter!" "Low? Seems like you've forgotten our little deal. You're