Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 142

Chapter 142

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The pressure is light, almost delicate, yet it bore dough on Walter's arm with an unexpected force

Walter had no grounds to hold Evangeline back, but the thought of that guy back at the office, the one with the suave aura and those eyes full of unspoken words whenever they landed on Evangeline, ser shadow across Walter's face Caught off guard for just a split second, his arm gave way under her gentle insistence Evangeline turned. her movements fluid and graceful, and slipped into her car With a swift start, the vehicle darted away. leaving nothing but a trail of dust Was Evangeline really in such a rush to get back? Was this Hank guy so important that she could not stay. away?

Walter spun to find his assistant, David, already at his side

"Mr Walter Gordon, heading back to the office? Walter had told David earlier that he would dedicate the whole day to his wife's medical appointment

He had not expected her to leave the hospital so soon, though.

Walter shot David a cool look. "No, let's not."

He climbed into the driver's seat, shut the door behind him, and rolled down the window. With a cigarette already smoldering between his lips, he said to David in a laid-back drawl, "Take the rest of the day off, David. You'll have to find your own ride back."

Walter zipped through the streets, his car a blur as he made a beeline for Kronovia Royale Pub, the hottest spot in Avalon City. The party district was eerily quiet, with only a handful of early birds and a lone singer crooning mellow tunes on stage. It made sense- only the non-partiers would hit up a bar at this hour.

He slid into his usual booth, loosened his tie, and unbuttoned the top of his shirt to unwind. Without missing a beat, he ordered a bottle of red and poured himself a drink. As the wine warmed his throat, he spotted a face in the corner that seemed strikingly familiar. Fair skin, those distinctive eyes, and a figure he could swear he had seen before. Could it be Evangeline?

He almost laughed out loud at the thought Evangeline was probably back at the office, cozying up to Hank No way she would be here. He refilled his glass with a flourish and was about to get lost in the music again when a subtle floral scent tickled his nose

He turned to find a woman standing next to his table, a cocktail in hand, oozing charm as she slid into the seat across from him. "Mind if I join you, handsome?" she asked, though she clearly did not need his permission.

Walter blinked, double-checking the now-empty corner, and realized he had been mistaken. The woman across from him, clad in a sizzling red backless dress and bold makeup, was the spitting image

of nightclub Evangeline. Upon taking another look, however, he knew it was not her-just a striking resemblance that had thrown him for a second.

That was why Walter did a double-take, the girl had a look that reminded him of Evangeline. Kicking out a knockout like her? No way. That would be rude and a surefire way to break her heart.

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Chapter 54

■25 BONUS

He flashed a grin that did not quite reach his eyes and waved her over with a laid back flick of his wrist

"Company from a stunner like you? I'm all for it, as long as you're cool with this cozy little spot.

"Why would I mind?"

She clinked her glass against Water's, giving him a soft, flirty blink. Leaning forward, her curves nearly spilled over the tatie, impossible to igno