Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 227

Walter did not miss a beat, shooting Evangeline a look that was loaded with meaning.

That look was so charged that it sent her mind racing back to the wild night they had just spent together.

If she did not care about Walter, why did she comply so easily when he

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mentioned his injury? Why did she let him have his way?

Denying something did not make it any less true. She could fool anyone, but she could not fool her own heart.

How could she just watch as Hank, who was defending her honor, got pushed around?

Walter, as if reading her thoughts, effortlessly drew her into his side. "Isn't that right, Evie?"

said 'Evie' seemed to drip with genuine emotion. Evangeline could hear the underlying sarcasm, though. After all, Walter's desire to

a silent battle, and Hank was clueless about the tension. To anyone watching, their stolen glances seemed more like playful flirting right under

come up at work, so I've got to head out. We'll catch up over dinner

fire in Hank; he was determined to

never came to like him, he was set

Chapter 227

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"Hank..."

but he did not

subtle move she made, especially the way her gaze lingered on Hank as he walked away,

motion, Walter raised his hand with its prominent knuckles and waved it lazily

What are you still staring

replaced by her usual

to chase off every guy I meet so I end up alone after we split? Is that what you want, for me to be miserable?" Even though there was nothing going on between her and Hank, Evangeline knew she had to snuff out Walter's toxic thoughts before they