Chapter 487

Walter and Alex locked eyes for a moment. Walter's complexion was ghostly, his deep-set eyes a well of loneliness,

Alex, parked in his wheelchair, looked calm. A subtle smile played on his lips, and his eyes crinkled with a touch of pride.

Standing and seated, their gazes met, and without a word, they understood each other perfectly.

Finally, Alex arched an eyebrow at Walter. "You know, I pulled you out of the Foster family brothers grip, Walter, Aren't you going to thank me?"

Walter's mouth twisted into a wry smirk.

Years of rivalry had taught him to read between the lines. If he had not grasped Alex's motives at first, Holden's pointed question made it crystal clear. He would be a fool not to see the setup then

It all added up. Alex had foreseen Evangeline's predicament, knew the Foster brothers would come for Walter first, and positioned himself strategically. Just as the trio was on the verge of a showdown, Alex swooped in like a hero, sharing the news he had had all along with the Foster brothers.

not about saving Walter-it was all for the Foster

think I believe you came today just to save me from danger? Alex, I' hand it to you-you've won this round, and it was a knockout. But this isn't game over for me. As long as Evangeline's alive, as long as she's not yours, I've still got a

earlier boast, and it all clicked

Walter in a tight spot but also charming the Foster family's two brothers. He was laying the groundwork

to win over someone like Yale, but Alex's move

clinging to that illusion, then I guess

meant for his brother's ears alone, "Mark my words: stubbornness won't get you anywhere. Evie's going to be my

his wheelchair around and rolled away, his entourage of bodyguards in tow,

was a total

bloodshot with a

not about to give up. Not by a long

car crash on her phone, felt a wave of sympathy for those involved. However, even stronger was her sense of relief and the thrill of a close

was perfectly fine, safely seated in the Foster family's

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