Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 133

Chapter 133

He could not let this opportunity to assert himself pass by, could he

Walter had totally misjudged the situation.

He planned to use the handshake to show his strength, but as soon as he applied pressure, Hank's force came back at him. Seconds later, Walter was clenching his teeth, trying to hold on, while Hank was all smiles and composure. Then, Hank eased his grip, their hands parting.

Walter fought the urge to massage his sore hand and sheered at Evangeline, "Never would have guessed, Evangeline. Since when did you have an old sweetheart?" "What are you blabbering about?" Evangeline's face flushed with fury.

Evangeline and Hank had been inseparable since their childhood days in the South, having shared a life side by side for over five years. Their bond was unbreakable.

Upon catching wind that Evangeline was facing tough times, Hank did not think twice. He rushed to her side, his loyalty touching her heart deeply.

Walter, the lowlife, had always been quick to put others down, his words against Hank reaching a new low.

"Blabbering, am I?" Walter's eyes narrowed as a sneer spread across his face. "So, you're over that singer from last week and onto someone new?"

He took a step closer, eyeing Hank with disdain.

"Wow, switching it up. I cannot say your taste has improved, though. He's just another pretty boy, isn't he? Seriously, could you not aim a little higher? Last time, I caught you with someone who was all about blurring the lines, and now what? You have adopted a new style, Hank, with his features, had a striking look that was both strong and soft at the same time.

Walter's jab at Hank's ambiguous appearance had been downright cruel.

Evangeline was ready to fire back. However, Hank was quicker. He gently pulled her aside, stepped up. and faced Walter head-on.

"Unless I'm mistaken, Ms. Evangeline is your ex-wife, Mr. Walter Gordon. Isn't it a bit cold for a man to trash-talk his ex-wife's choices like that?"

Walter, already seething, found himself being challenged by Hank in front of an audience, enduring a mix of direct and indirect insults. As a member of the prestigious Gordon family, he was unaccustomed to such disrespect. His anger surged, his face flushing with fury "We're still married, for crying out loud! And who do you think you are? Even if we split up, it's none of your business to butt in!"

The air crackled with tension between them. Evangeline caught a glimpse of Hank's fist, balled up tight in his suit sleeve, and nudged him gently, "Hank, go take care of something else, will you?"

"Ms. Evangeline..." Hank shot her a worried look. However, her steady gaze reassured him, and though he

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Chapter 133

was reluctant, he finally left the conference room.

The roomful of savvy executives caught the drift and one by one, they discreetly made their exits.

The meeting had wrapped up early, and Evangeline led Walter back to her office, sinking into her chair with a sense of command. She rested one hand against her forehead and warned him without much fuss, "Walter, this is Foster Group, not a playground! If you're just he That was when Walter really took her in.

She was rocking a sharp black suit that hugged her figure just right, her long hair flowed behind her like a dark waterfall, and those deep black eyes of hers twinkled like stars, sharp enough to cut through anything. He had never seen her in boss mode before. Today's Bonus Offer