Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 88

Chapter BB

"Evangeline, na hear me out, my girl 1 loved your mom for real. If she hadn't fallen for some guy and gotten knocked up planning to run away with him, I neger would've left her

"And it was Lydian She was the one who lured me in She even snapped those photos of your mother with that guy I've been true to you and your mother, you have to believe me." Andrew's legs were unsteady, and he was almost about to collapse. The repulsed Evangeline stepped back while Lydia lunged at Andrew, clawing and smacking him. "You're pinning this on me, you jerk? You were the one who couldn't wait to jump into my bed! I'll knock the betrayal night out of you!" Zip it if you hadn't stirred the pot, I never would've clashed with Yessical You're nothing but trouble!"

The argument escalated into a full-blown brawl, hair pulling and face-slapping, while Evangeline backed away, not wanting to get caught in their crossfire

Julia was at her wit's end, hurling accusations at Evangeline. "Are you satisfied now, Evangeline? You've snagged the Gordon Group's shares and turned my house into a complete disaster. When it comes down to it, you're just a vile gold- digger. Who are you to judge me?"

Evangeline let out a frigid laugh "You've got it all wrong. Walter's money? I couldn't care less. I'm

swimming in cash. You're the one who's obsessed with him, treating him like he's some kind of prize. As the heir to Foster Group, I could have any man I want.

"As for the rest, my lawyer will take care of it. And the suffering my mother endured at the hands of your family? I'll make sure you pay back every ounce of it, and then some. So sit back and enjoy the payback."

She stood up, a deceptive smile playing on her lips, but her eyes were icy daggers. This was just the beginning of her revenge.

As she flung the door open, she locked eyes with Walter. He stood there in his sleek camel coat, his expression unreadable, having arrived some time ago.

Why else would Walter be there if not for Julia, the one he could not stop thinking about? He knew negotiations were happening with the Rearden family, so of course he would come to stand by Julia's side

A sharp pang of pain hit Evangeline's heart, and she despised her weakness.

She knew she was nothing more than an afterthought to Walter, while Julia was his everything. Yet, there she was, her heart aching for the man who had caused her so much pain

Evangeline, you're a Foster, for heaven's sake. Get a grip! she scolded herself silently.

Evangeline's gaze snapped up, locking eyes with Walter's deep-set stare. A chilling laugh escaped her lips, unmasked and frosty. "Caught every word, did you? Good. Saves me the trouble of repeating myself."

Walter was a statue by the doorway, his eyes that once cut like a judge from the underworld then dulled, his brow stormy, his face a mask of displeasure. He had had his suspicions about Evangeline's true identity, but facing the truth head-on was a bitter pill to swallow. Staring down the haughty Evangeline, Walter's heart twisted in pain-a sensation alien to him. She had

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broadcasted her secret to the world yet left him in the dark!

He was like a jester, skulking behind doors to catch wind of such crucial information.

Anger flared, his eyes taking on a predatory crimson.

"Anything else you want to get off your chest, Evangeline? Like the identity you have been hiding for ages!

"Walter, you're a piece of work. We're on the brink of divorce. What's left to say?" Evangeline's comeback was sharp, her urge to laugh growing as she faced Walter's misery.

His return had caught her off guard, but any surprise was drowned out by her disdain for his misplaced fury

She knew his game all too well-defending his precious Julia. However, she was past caring at this point.