Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 146

Cool

Cool?

Caden did not even get to finish his sentence before Walter and Evangeline cut him off, their voices overlapping in perfect unison-and they were saying the same thing!

Their unexpected sync drew a collective gasp from the crowd.

Caden flashed a "zip it sign and kept the banter going "Look at you two, in perfect harmony. If that's not fate, I don't know what is. But this tit-for-

tat thing is getting old/How about we spice things up with a game? Nothing too crazy, just a round of Truth or Dare. It'll be a blast!"

Caden had his reasons for suggesting the game.

Walter and Evangeline were constantly at each other's throats, which was not helping anyone. Maybe a game could have broken the ice, gotten them to open up, or even shared a close moment. Either way, it could have only helped. What Caden did not realize was that Evangeline had seen right through his little ploy.

She did not respond right away but instead turned to Hank, who was standing nearby. "Hank, what do you think?"

Her voice was already soft, but she laid it on extra thick, her gentle tone a stark contrast to her no-nonsense business outfit, giving her an allure that was hard to ignore.

Upon noticing Walter's scowl deepening, she could not resist pushing it a little further. "If you're not up for it, we can just head back. Doesn't seem like we're missing out on much."

Her words dripped with a cool indifference.

Evangeline's stance was clear, and it was not about the game-it was all about Walter.

She was determined to show Caden that nobody wanted to know Walter's secrets, and nobody wanted to play the game with him.

Hank gave Evangeline a warm, doting smile, his eyes twinkled with affection. "Go ahead and play if you want, I'm totally cool with it."

His words sent a ripple of murmurs through the crowd.

"Whoa, what's going on here? An outright showdown?"

-"Ms. Evangeline's latest crush and Mr. Walter Gordon's new sweetheart at the same table for Truth or

Dare?"

"This is like some epic drama! Someone pinch me, I'm so pumped I might pass out!"

"Hey, isn't that Mr. Walter Gordon's new sweetheart, the little B-lister Felicia who's been in the spotlight lately?"

Caden ignored the buzz of the spectators, simply shooting Walter a meaningful glance.

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Walter got the message and shrugged it off.

"What are you looking at me for? I came out to have a good time today, and I've got all the time in the world. Plus, if people are game, I'm in. Why spoil the fun?"

Walter was known for his love of a good time, and ducking out at this point would only have made it look like he was scared of Evangeline, right?

He gave Felicia a playful nudge. "What about you? You in?"

Felicia had been eager for any chance to get closer to Walter and quickly replied with a shy smile, "If everyone's playing, I'm not going to be the one to ruin it. Let's do this." "Awesome!" Caden was so thrilled he could barely contain himself.

"Let's keep the game and our tools simple."

He grabbed the wine bottle and topped off everyone's glasses until it ran dry.

"Okay, since I'm the one who suggested this game, I'll be in charge. Everyone cool with that?"

"Come on, let's get this party started!" Walter could not wait and had pushed eagerly.

"Fine, fine, here we go!"

The bottle had twirled across the table like a dan