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.

a cool look. "No, let's

seat, 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

the hottest spot in Avalon City. The party district was eerily quiet, with only a handful of early birds and a lone singer crooning mellow tunes on stage. It made sense- only the non-partiers would hit

red and poured himself a drink. As the wine

Evangeline was probably back at the office, cozying up to Hank No way she would be here. He refilled his glass

table, a cocktail in hand, oozing charm as she slid into the seat across from him. "Mind if I join you, handsome?" she asked, though she

corner, and realized he had been mistaken. The woman across from him, clad in

Upon taking another look, however, he knew it was not her-just

did a double-take, the girl had a look that reminded him of Evangeline. Kicking out a knockout like her? No way. That would be rude and a surefire way to

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