Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
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That piqued Evangeline's interest. Yale did not talk with her and instead went behind her back to talk to Hank, of all people?

"What's the big secret? Why are you guys keeping me out of the loop?"

Hank let out a big, easy laugh. "Keep you out of the loop? Please, if I wanted to do that, I'd just whip up some excuse right? I wasn't going to tell you, but since you're asking, I guess it's time to lay my cards on the table." Evangeline felt a knot form in her stomach. Anything that needed such a clear stance was definitely not trivial.

What Hank said next totally blindsided her.

"He told me that all five of them think I'm the best guy for you to marry. They even came to me to see what I thought about it."

"And what did you tell them?"

Evangeline's mind flashed back to the conversation in Walter's office, where Holden had confidently promised to set her up on a blind date.

So, it was not just a spur-of-the-moment thing, and they had been scouting for a match for her all along?

This was all happening way too fast. She was not ready for any of this!

"What could I say? I just told them the truth."

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Hank's voice carried a hint of resignation as he said, "I'm at the right age for marriage, and my family's on my case about it. Since your think it's a good idea, if you're on board, I don't see why not." seem to

As he spoke, a hidden pain throbbed in his heart, but he maintained a nonchalant facade.

He knew Evangeline too well, having been by her side long enough to read her emotions from the slightest gesture.

He had cherished Evangeline for years, yet he had never seen a glimmer of

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the same affection in her eyes.

Hank was not afraid of loving in vain. All he wanted was for Evangeline to be happy, even if that happiness did not include him. Hank would rather suffer in silence than push Evangeline into a marriage she did not want.

She had no clue about the storm of emotions raging in Hank's heart. She just thought her uncles were totally off the mark with their matchmaking. After all, she and Hank had been friends for ages. If there was any romantic spark, it would have shown up already, right? "Look, I'm sorry about this. I'm on the verge of a divorce, and my uncles think I'm not taking it well. They're in a hurry to replace me a new Prince Charming. Just ignore their crazy talk, okay?" said Evangeline, her toes nervously tapping the ground, a forced smile flickering on her lips.

Did her uncles really think she was doomed to be single forever without Walter? Why were they so desperate to sell' her to the next guy in line?

It was obvious that they had too much time on their hands, meddling in her life for fun. She had to replace someone on her own, and fast. This time, the spotlight was on Hank, and she

could still talk her way out of it. However, if they brought in some random guy, she would be at a total loss!

Meanwhile, Walter, who was lurking nearby, could not stand the sight of Evangeline laughing it up with Hank. He fantasized about dragging her away and teaching her a lesson she would not forget, making her regret her cheerful banter with another man. He caught himself, took a deep breath, and instead, he called her.

Evangeline was already trying to steer the conversation away from awkward. topics with Hank when her phone buzzed, making her jump.

Walter?

Why on earth was he calling her? Did he expect her to join him for lunch as if they were still planning a future together?

Evangeline shivered at the thought, her phone's relentless ringtone echoing louder and louder, refusing to quit.

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