Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

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

for? You 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

boast,

his cards right, not only putting Walter in a tight spot but also charming the Foster family's two brothers. He was laying the groundwork for a future with

were plenty of ways to win over someone like Yale, but

If you're still clinging to that

low murmur meant for his brother's ears alone, "Mark my words: stubbornness won't get you anywhere.

back, Alex spun his wheelchair around and rolled away, his entourage of bodyguards in

a total power

his eyes bloodshot with a mix of anger and

to give up. Not by a

felt a wave of sympathy for those involved. However, even stronger was her sense

perfectly fine, safely seated in the Foster family's car. She had not even been near

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