Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 170

Evangeline was blindsided by Walter's response.

"Absolutely. But let me give you one last piece of advice." Walter's voice was cold, a clear warning laced within. "We're still married, Evangeline. If I catch you messing around with another guy before we're through, you can't say I didn't warn you!" Walter had thrown that threat at her more than once. The first couple of times, Evangeline was just confused. After hearing it over and over though, she did not even have the energy to retort.

She knew Walter never trusted her, not even after she accidentally gave him the most special night of her life. What was the point in explaining anything to a guy who refused to believe?

She thought to herself, 'I know I'm clean, and that's all that matters. The ache in her heart for Walter disappeared in a flash, and she found no reason to stick around.

Bang! She slammed the door behind her and stormed out.

Walter's face turned pitch black with rage, his hands balled into fists, and he took out his frustration by furiously pounding on the bed.

down. Sporting a pair of massive dark circles, she fought off the urge to crawl back into bed and planted herself in front of her table. Her makeup artist, flown in by her uncle Yale from Francoria just for the occasion, was a big deal in the beauty world. It was clear her uncles were going all out for this party. She would have preferred something low-key, but she could not say no under Cole's hopeful gaze. At long last, the makeup artist flashed a pleased grin at Evangeline's reflection in the mirror.

all gathered outside, buzzing with excitement for the start of the Foster family's little princess's birthday

just about to head downstairs when her phone buzzed to

dancing on the screen sent a flutter through her

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Alex's voice, smooth as

out; the present

gentleman with a playful streak, serious but with a spark that could light up any gloomy day. He had a

the memory of their