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

a backup," she deduced. How else could she make sense of it? It was supposed to be a trio at the outset, but when push came to shove, they were down to

"You..."

blindsided by her

ever wanted to share the sunrise with Evangeline, and he

nerve, did I? See, I hit the nail on the head, and now you're all fired

her smile teasing,

felt sour, a mix of bitterness and sadness. She had been so excited to give Walter a birthday present, only to

out of the picture due to illness, Evangeline found herself as the backup plan, spending Walter's birthday with him because his latest flame was

her constant rejections were

for the sunrise, Evangeline? I really don't

'Especially not with you.'