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.

ocean sunrise was on

thoughts, Walter approached Evangeline and gently nudged

sleep and slowly

but as the memories of last night flooded back, she quickly turned her head away, her cheeks coloring with

here, in the room?" He did his best to suppress his anxiety and spoke gently with Evangeline, trying to negotiate softly. Minnie was

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

the room was lined with windows. Sure, they were separated from the fresh air by a pane of glass, but it was almost like being

idea felt like a warmth she had never

not a

those deep-set eyes of his, and realized he was waiting for her

"Okay."

Chapter 477

hated the cold, had zero desire to step outside. 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 Evangeline, blanket and all,

With each second the