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!

what you think of me?" Walter's anger flared at her accusation, and he tossed his

Listen, Walter, you can dream on. Thinking you can lock me down with this? Not

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

Walter caught her and pinned her down on the couch. Thank goodness for the privacy of the one-way glass, or

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

answer.

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first time, locked in his gaze, Evangeline saw something different in

it a deep-seated love, or just a

beneath him, her movements akin to a frightened

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