Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
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Chapter 296

"Alex, the drama between me and Walter is not your problem, so don't sweat it."

The fight had kicked off in Alex's house, but really, it was just old grudges boiling over. Alex was just caught in the crossfire; he did not have anything to do with it.

Evangeline could tell Alex was probably beating himself over it, so she quickly offered some comforting

words.

What she did not realize was that her kindness was like a warm blanket for Alex's soul.

"Evie, I'm alright as long as you're okay... That's what counts."

His words were a whisper, but they were packed with so much honesty that Evangeline could not help it. Her tears just spilled over.

Feeling so low after Walter's harsh treatment, Alex's words lifted her spirits sky-high.

"Thanks, Alex," she said, meaning every word.

Nevermind Walter. Alex was the person she needed at this moment, someone to make her feel valued

when she felt at her worst.

"No biggie."

Alex was smiling on the other end of the line, but he still took a moment to give Evangeline a piece of

advice.

"You know Walter's temper better than anyone. He's hot-headed, and when he blows up, he doesn't think of anyone else. Comes with being the golden boy of the Gordon family, I guess. They've all spoiled him rotten. But Evie, you picked him, so you have to brace yourself for this kind of thing."

Choosing someone meant taking the good with the bad, or trying to change it.

"I get it, but hey, I'm young. There's always time to make a new choice."

After the car ride from hell, all Evangeline wanted was to cut that jerk Walter out of her life for good. However, her thoughts were a jumbled mess, and she could not bear another second of heartache talking to Alex about it.

"Let's drop it, okay? The Walter saga is over, and rehashing it is pointless. Alex, let's talk about something

fun."

It was way past midnight, and while she was off the clock, Alex was still working. Evangeline knew she should just hang up and let him be, but as she glanced around her lonely room, she longed for someone's presence, even if it was just a voice on the phone. "Your wish is my command!" Alex quipped playfully. Then something seemed to click in his mind. "Hey, aren't you on the hunt for Lydia?"

"Yes, but how on earth did you replace out?" Evangeline was taken aback; she had never breathed a word of this to Alex.

He sounded rather embarrassed as he explained, "I overheard Walter giving orders to his guys when I

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swung by the Gordons'. With you two at odds, I'm not sure he's still in your corner..." Alex trailed off, then picked up again with conviction, "But hey, Evie, don't sweat it. Whether Walter's in or out, I've got your back. I might've been out of the country for ages, but I've got some solid friends back home who can make replaceing someone look like child's play."

Evangeline felt a wave of relief wash over her. She never doubted Alex's knack for getting things done, and the idea that he had connections who could help was beyond reassuring. "Thanks a ton, Alex. Lydia is .really important to me."

Her reputation-and her mother's-were on the line.