Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 296

"Alex, the drama between me and Walter is not your problem, so don't sweat it."

The fight had kicked off in Alex's house, but really, it was just old grudges boiling over. Alex was just caught in the crossfire; he did not have anything to do with it.

Evangeline could tell Alex was probably beating himself over it, so she quickly offered some comforting

words.

What she did not realize was that her kindness was like a warm blanket for Alex's soul.

"Evie, I'm alright as long as you're okay... That's what counts."

His words were a whisper, but they were packed with so much honesty that Evangeline could not help it. Her tears just spilled over.

Feeling so low after Walter's harsh treatment, Alex's words lifted her spirits sky-high.

she said,

at this moment, someone to make her feel

felt

"No biggie."

was smiling on the other end of the line, but he still

advice.

the golden boy of the Gordon family, I guess. They've all spoiled him rotten. But Evie, you

taking the good with the bad, or trying

but hey, I'm young. There's always

ride from hell, all Evangeline wanted was to cut that jerk Walter out of her life for good. However, her thoughts were a jumbled mess, and she could not

drop it, okay? The Walter saga is over, and rehashing it is pointless. Alex,

fun."

longed for someone's presence, even if it was just a voice on the phone. "Your wish is my command!" Alex quipped playfully. Then

how on earth did you find out?" Evangeline was taken aback; she had

as he explained, "I overheard Walter giving orders