Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 78

Evangeline never imagined that not only had Trey passed on his shares to her, but Walter had handed over most of his stake as well.

"What's this about? You think I don't feel valued? Now I've put everything-my whole net worth and life-in your hands. You still want to walk away?" Walter closed in, his, presence overwhelming.

"So, you've rigged the whole game, huh? To keep me from leaving, you'd gamble away your entire fortune?"

"Isn't it better this way? Stay Mrs. Walter Gordon, and share in the Gordon family's legacy," said Walter.

"What's the point, Walter? You think I'm clueless? You're just trying to save your own skin. I never thought you'd stoop so low, using threats like this! If I sign that paper, everyone will see me as the gold-digger who took the Gordons for all they're worth and still walked out. I'll be the talk of the town, and I might even get less in the divorce because of it. You're beyond low."

Evangeline had always known the world was not full of free lunches, especially not from Walter. Why would he make a move that did not serve his own interests? However, she had not expected him to dangle such a tempting offer. Childishly naive!

of me?" Walter's anger flared at her accusation,

you can dream on. Thinking you can lock me down with

a flick of her wrist, Evangeline slapped the documents against him and

for the privacy of the one-way glass, or their heated exchange could have

to split our assets? Now that I've offered you the shares, you're backing out. Evangeline, what is it that you really want?" Walter's gaze was intense, his eyes searching hers for

answer.

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gaze, Evangeline saw something different in those deep eyes

it a deep-seated love, or just a

him, her

Evangeline's only thought was to flee. She could not let Walter's gaze unsettle