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?"

and the way he said 'Evie' seemed to drip with genuine emotion. Evangeline could hear the underlying sarcasm, though. After all, Walter's desire to win was just a man's pride showing off in front of Hank. What real feelings could he have

were locked in a silent battle, and Hank was clueless about the tension. To anyone watching, their stolen glances seemed more like playful flirting right under Hank's nose. Feeling a rush of emotion, Hank could not

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

a fire in Hank; he was

to like him, he was set on

Chapter 227

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"Hank..."

trailed off, trying to keep him there, but he did not wait around. He just

the other hand, did not miss a beat. He caught every subtle move she made, especially the way her gaze lingered on Hank as he walked

hand with its prominent knuckles and waved it lazily in front of

What are

the confusion quickly replaced by her

do you have to butt in? Do you really want 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