Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 477

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While everyone else was off having a good time, Walter, David, and their bodyguards chaotically scrambled to get things under control.

Walter realized that staying in the room would not change a thing. So, he decided to stick close to Evangeline, watching over her as she slept soundly through the night. Minnie was not the average troublemaker; she had the Bennison family in her corner. Whatever stunt she pulled, it never really came as a shock to him.

David's investigation revealed that when Minnie made her getaway, he and Evangeline had been cutting a rug on the rooftop.

The rooftop was a stone's throw from her room, so close that she did not even need to step outside to spot the dancing duo.

However, Walter's worry was not for Minnie. It was all for Evangeline.

If Minnie caught a glimpse of Evangeline getting cozy with him, her spiteful streak would kick in, and she would use her power to make Evangeline regret it. Everyone else might brush it off, but not Evangeline. Whenever she was involved, Walter would lose his composure, like a storm that could not be quelled.

As Walter wrestled with his nerves, dawn'was breaking, painting the first light across the sky.

sunrise was on the

Walter approached Evangeline and

something in her sleep and slowly opened

Her voice was laced with surprise, but as the memories of last night

How about we watch it from here, in the room?" He did his best to suppress

might do next to target Evangeline, so he figured the safest bet was to stay

were separated from the fresh air by a

Evangeline, however, Walter's idea felt like a warmth she had

a dream-Walter had

of his, and realized he was waiting for her

"Okay."

Chapter 477

Wrapped up in her blanket, she sat by the window, eager to catch the fiery sun peeking above the horizon. Walter, on the other hand, was not there for the sunrise. He reached out and pulled

sea did not last long. With each