Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 142

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The pressure is light, almost delicate, yet it bore dough on Walter's arm with an unexpected force

Walter had no grounds to hold Evangeline back, but the thought of that guy back at the office, the one with the suave aura and those eyes full of unspoken words whenever they landed on Evangeline, ser shadow across Walter's face Caught off guard for just a split second, his arm gave way under her gentle insistence Evangeline turned. her movements fluid and graceful, and slipped into her car With a swift start, the vehicle darted away. leaving nothing but a trail of dust Was Evangeline really in such a rush to get back? Was this Hank guy so important that she could not stay. away?

Walter spun to find his assistant, David, already at his side

"Mr Walter Gordon, heading back to the office? Walter had told David earlier that he would dedicate the whole day to his wife's medical appointment

He had not expected her to leave the hospital so soon, though.

cool look. "No,

shut the door behind him, and rolled down the window. With a cigarette already smoldering between his lips, he said to David in a laid-back

zipped through the streets, his car a blur as he made a beeline for Kronovia Royale Pub, the hottest spot in Avalon City. The party district was eerily quiet, with only a handful of early birds and a lone

he ordered a bottle of red and poured himself a drink. As the wine warmed his throat, he spotted a face in the corner that seemed strikingly familiar. Fair

way she would be here. He refilled his

find a woman standing next to his table, a cocktail in hand, oozing charm as she slid into the seat across from him. "Mind

blinked, double-checking the now-empty corner, and realized he had been mistaken. The woman across from him, clad in

another look, however, he knew it was not

Walter did a double-take, the girl had a look that reminded him of Evangeline. Kicking out a knockout like

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