Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 187

Chapter 187

Evangeline went to slide the bracelet off, but Walter's hand gently stopped her.

"It's a Gordon family treasure. Passing it to you was Grandpa Trey's last wish. Just keep it, for his peace of mind, okay?"

The bracelet was icy to the touch, but somehow, it felt like it carried a bit of Trey's warmth with it.

Evangeline gazed at the bracelet circling her wrist, a wave of sadness washing over her. Trey had always been a rock, rooting for her and Walter to make it work, When i came to love though, what good was an old man's blessing?

She was not meant to be a Gordon bride, and trying to force it was just a waste of time. The bracelet felt out of place on her arm, like a borrowed treasure she would have to give back one day. It was a gift from Trey, so she would wear it a little longer, planning to return it w She could not tell if it was all in her head, but she really dug Walter's style tips. Checking herself out in the mirror, Evangeline could not help but smile. The deep blue and ice-

green jade should have clashed, but somehow, she pulled it off with an air of grace and class. "Yeah, this works," she mused.

Her moment of self-admiration was cut short by a knock. The maid's voice filtered through the door, "Ms. Evangeline, the banquet's kicking off, and they are asking for you downstairs."

called back. She shot Walter a quick look, smoothed her hair,

With

lingering in her room, so

side by side, all eyes on them. Evangeline had never donned such a vibrant, show-stopping color before. It was so dazzling that Yale could

"Why the outfit change?"

head-turner, but showing up with Walter added a layer of intrigue that was hard to

practically hear the gears turning in her

as a tack, and she doubted any fib would slip

hand, giving Yale a

just didn't do it justice, so I decided

did care for Evie. A

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like someone

you're okay. I've got to handle some things