Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 78

Chapter 78

Evangeline never imagined that not only had Trey passed on his shares to her, but Walter had handed over most of his stake as well.

"What's this about? You think I don't feel valued? Now I've put everything-my whole net worth and life-in your hands. You still want to walk away?" Walter closed in, his, presence overwhelming.

"So, you've rigged the whole game, huh? To keep me from leaving, you'd gamble away your entire fortune?"

"Isn't it better this way? Stay Mrs. Walter Gordon, and share in the Gordon family's legacy," said Walter.

"What's the point, Walter? You think I'm clueless? You're just trying to save your own skin. I never thought you'd stoop so low, using threats like this! If I sign that paper, everyone will see me as the gold-digger who took the Gordons for all they're worth and still walked out. I'll be the talk of the town, and I might even get less in the divorce because of it. You're beyond low."

Evangeline had always known the world was not full of free lunches, especially not from Walter. Why would he make a move that did not serve his own interests? However, she had not expected him to dangle such a tempting offer. Childishly naive!

"So, this is what you think of me?" Walter's anger flared at her accusation, and he tossed his suit jacket onto the couch.

"What else am I supposed to think? Listen, Walter, you can dream on. Thinking you can lock me down with this? Not happening!"

With a flick of her wrist, Evangeline slapped the documents against him and stormed off.

In a swift move, Walter caught her and pinned her down on the couch. Thank goodness for the privacy of the one-way glass, or their heated exchange could have sparked another scandal in the company.

"I just don't get you anymore. Weren't you the one wanting a divorce to split our assets? Now that I've offered you the shares, you're backing out. Evangeline, what is it that you really want?" Walter's gaze was intense, his eyes searching hers for an

answer.

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For the first time, locked in his gaze, Evangeline saw something different in those deep eyes of his.

Was it a deep-seated love, or just a sense of resignation?

Evangeline squirmed desperately beneath him, her movements akin to a frightened kitten.

"Walter, release me." In that instant, Evangeline's only thought was to flee. She could not let Walter's gaze unsettle her, not when she had decided to move on.

Years of pain at Walter's hands had left deep scars. She would not let him wound her again.

However, Walter, oblivious to her resistance, leaned in and kissed her gently, his lips soft and warm against her forehead. With that kiss, something inside her seemed to dissolve.

"Walt!" Julia burst in, having hurried over after catching wind of the drama at Gordon Group. She never expected to replace that scene upon opening the door to Walter's office.

Ever since Evangeline had ousted her, Julia had been seething with resentment, waiting for a chance to strike back. She was stunned to see Evangeline thriving, practically worshiped by all, while she was relegated to being known simply as 'the Violin Princess'. To make matters worse, she had become the butt of jokes after their last encounter. On the other hand, Evangeline had not only cleared