Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 471

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Evangeline had not forgotten, not for a second. However, she had to hand it to Walter, even with a last-minute leading lady swap, he played his part to the hilt What a show of commitment.

Out of nowhere, the sweet strains of a violin filled the air, weaving a melody that washed over her, stirring something deep within.

Walter caught her eye, as if he could read her every thought, and stood. He leaned in, offering his hand just like he had at the masquerade ball, behind that quirky green frog mask. Evangeline's heart clenched, caught in an invisible grip, leaving her at a loss for words. Then, his voice broke through her trance.

"Would the beautiful princess honor me with a dance?"

Instinctively, her hand reached for his. However, as she tried to rise, her body froze, caught in the moment's gravity.

"Sorry, I'm in flats today, not exactly dance-floor material."

She quickly looked down, locking away the storm of feelings behind her eyes.

would dance in secret, earning the

knew about Walter's impressive moves. She was scared that his brilliance would just leave her in the shadows,

was to be his equal. Sadly, she never got the chance to share

finally came, she

then, her icy, nervous fingers were suddenly warmed by a strong, gentle

turn, Evangeline

the shoes," said Walter with a shrug, guiding Evangeline with his smooth

lights, they swayed to the sweet music, the sea

partner.

Little did they know...

ship, a thunderous heavy metal symphony was rocking everyone's world. Around the corner, in a VIP room, a woman who had been deep in slumber cracked open her

and the world slowly snapped back into focus. However, it was night, and all she could see was

a wall right after that

aware that she was not the best at holding her liquor, but

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