Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 172

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"Grandpa, what's got you so mad? Is it because you think it's not cool for me to be live-streaming my birthday party? I can shut it off right now-I just don't want you to be upset..."

Evangeline did not even let Cole get a word in, quickly turning off the live-stream.

Cole was still fuming, his face a stormy shade of gray. "Evie, tell me, why didn't Walter show up?"

Evangeline dreaded questions about Walter Panicking, she blurted out the same excuse she had used before to brush off her grandfather, "Remember? I said Walter was super busy today, he couldn't make it...

"Don't you lie to me!" Cole cut her off. "Just because I'm getting older doesn't mean I'm clueless! Come clean now, I'm giving you the chance! The whole thing about you two wanting a kid, was that a fib to fool me? And if there's anything else you're keeping from me, spill it Trying to keep her cool, Evangeline gave an awkward smile, "I swear, I'm not lying to you, Grandpa."

She blinked rapidly, silently pleading with her uncles for help.

aware of

you. Why would she lie? Can't we drop the wild suspicions, please? And let's not forget, today's Evie's special day, with everyone here to see..." "So what

had battled his way through life; he was not about to be cowed by

calling him out. Busy or not, he better show up. I'll be right here, waiting to see if he's got the guts

were all young once. Why

trembled as she fought back

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Chapter 172

the Gordon family estate.

even her uncles could sway

did not call, Cole would never drop it. If she did, would Cole not find out about Walter's injury from Lydia's attack? Then the facade of a perfect couple she and Walter maintained would crumble before her sharp and savvy Grandpa. The banquet fell into a hush, the guests'

what the

Right at that moment...

everyone? You all look a bit down. Is there something wrong with