Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 565

"Sure, if that makes you feel any better, I'm fine with it."

Evangeline's eyes twinkled, not the least bit surprised by Celina's revelation that she had once saved her.

Celina's eyes widened in astonishment. "You knew all this time?"

"Of course."

Evangeline raised her head with a mischievous grin "You know, you almost had me fooled. Too bad the handkerchief you gave me was a little frayed around the edges-obviously a well-loved item. However, we're not exactly at the 'sharing used stuff' stage of our friendship, so I knew something was up. That is, until David saw the handkerchief."

Just one look from him was all it took to prove Evangeline right.

Of course

"I'm not one to keep score, Celina. Just so we're clear, I helped you because it was the right thing to do. Even if you were a total stranger lying on the side of the road, I'd have done the same."

but her smile was like a lily in full bloom-delicate and pure, the kind that made Evangeline want

mention it. Just focus on getting better. There's plenty

a thought struck her, and she turned back, "Oh, by the way, are you and David

of icy resentment washed over her face. "What, a couple extra words and we're dating? Please, that's

was raspy, but the scoff was crystal clear to Evangeline. She figured

with that phone call, she thought delivering a message for him

the deal," Evangeline began, "David sent me to tell you he's tied up with stuff overseas and can't mak it back right now. He's hoping Walter can drop by in his place. I'm fine

in her battered

life. What was

David's face surfacing in

frantic calls to David only ever returned a

her feelings matter? What

moment, she faced despair alone,

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