Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 469

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Alone in the vacant room, Evangeline's cheeks were on fire. Sitting on the bed, she clutched at her chest, taking deep breaths for what felt like an eternity until she could steady her racing heart. It was all too much....

Walter was irresistibly charming. How could she possibly hold back?

He was the man she would give everything to adore. Then, with just a touch of his tenderness, she was on the verge of succumbing.

What was she to do?

Evangeline peered at her reflection, her eyes alive with a youthful glow. Her face was warmed by a rosy blush, and her lips, bitten in a nervous flutter, betrayed her inner turmoil.

That was the unmistakable look of someone swept up in the throes of a passionate romance, was it not?

'No, that would not do, Evangeline. It was all just an act.

'Walter wants you by his side for his birthday. That's why he's showering you with kindness now, but it's all for him, all because Minnie didn't show up.

detail, was conjured up by Walter for Minnie. So, Evangeline, you can't afford to

dream will shatter. You and Walter will part ways, returning to the

place. She approached the mirror and, with a steady hand, unfurled the dress Walter had

silk dress, a

flattering way. The gown swept down to her ankles, and the delicate lace trim put the spotlight

kept her cozy without weighing her down, stunning

the chilliest winter days, Evangeline felt

could not help but smile gracefully,

as silk, but it was surprisingly

folks who were always trying to impress Walter must have

out that dress for her, keeping her comfort in mind. That thought

with heels, but Evangeline had not brought any, and Walter

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Chapter 469

it was as she stepped out

on the cruise ship's rooftop, the wind was a wild symphony in Evangeline's ears, yet her gaze was locked on the scene before her. Candles