Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 467

+25 BONUS

If it were Evangeline, not even the worst conditions could keep her away, come hell or high water. She would be there on time. It was not about Walter's birthday; it was a matter of personal pride.

Evangeline's words grew more charged with every breath, and she shot Walter a look that was heavy with implication. "Seems like your new flame isn't all that into you, huh?" That look made Walter squirm.

Minnie had been primping and preening non-stop since she got wind of the birthday meeting, wanting to look her absolute best for Walter. Walter kept his opinions about Minnie's treatment of him to himself, but truth be told, she had really put in the effort for that occasion. However, what was the point? He had no intention of letting Minnie steal the spotlight. After all, a show had just been a show-it always wrapped up, and the crowd went home.

The only real things in life had been his wife and children.

"Evangeline, it's just us here now. Bringing up someone else all the time just kills the vibe," said Walter, his voice carrying a note of caution.

clicked for Evangeline that

so you roped me in as a backup," she deduced. How else could she make

"You..."

was blindsided by

wanted to share the sunrise with Evangeline, and he even arranged the room to suit

Evangeline took his startled utterance as confirmation of her suspicions. "Hit a nerve, did I? See, I hit the

pointed her index finger at Walter's face, her smile teasing, but her eyes held a deepness that was hard to

been so excited to give Walter a

herself as the backup plan, spending Walter's birthday with him because

about Evangeline's inner turmoil. He just felt like her constant rejections were a blow to his pride, and

out for the sunrise, Evangeline? I really don't want to lose my

'Especially not with you.'