Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 292

Right then, Evangeline stared down at the messy orange splotch on her front.

"Uh... I need to hit the restroom."

Evangeline quickly shrugged off Alex's steadying hand and dashed into the restroom, hoping for a miracle.

However, the stain was a fashion disaster of epic proportions, beyond any quick fix.

Gazing at her messy reflection, Evangeline's heart sank. How on earth could she show her face at Crystal Waters House? Walter would have a field day!

At that moment, a knock came from outside the restroom door.

"Evie, you won't be able to do anything with your clothes. Change into something else. I've got a set of sample clothes a friend sent over for me to check out. I've left them at the door for you, see if they fit."

wide circle of creative pals. It was not unusual for him to get fashion samples from designer friends

supposed to

would she return them?

voice cut through her concern from the

it, it's just a sample. Wear it with peace of mind. Anyway, he'd be over the moon to have you, the Foster family's very own princess,

warmly. The orange juice had only soaked the outer layer, leaving her clothes underneath dry and unscathed. Alex had sent over a sample of a champagne-colored, ladylike tweed jacket with a vintage vibe, yet the details screamed modern chic.

bathroom, Alex was so awestruck he could hardly believe his eyes. "I used to think this outfit was kind of bland, and I was going to suggest my buddy tweak the design a bit. But now I see it was not the clothes that were the problem; they just

them."

it, he might as well have said Evangeline's beauty was out of

that, do you?" Evangeline giggled, a bit embarrassed. "Alex, you're too picky. This design is gorgeous, and you're still

their light-hearted banter when a loud

in!"

and Evangeline could not ignore it even if she tried. Walter was crossing a line. No matter what, Alex was his older brother. How could he be so informal? Moreover, just thinking about Minnie's sweet, soft invitation made Evangeline's blood boil. She did not even want to lay eyes on Walter, but he was here, and there was no escaping it. She braced herself to