Unmasking the Heiress

Aria approached Walter, but then she saw his ashen face and the beads of sweat on his brow.

A mother's intuition was never wrong.

Even though Walter had recently fought with her over his wife, Aria's heart ached at the sight of him. "Walter, what's wrong?"

She reached for his arm instinctively and gasped at the sight of the blood on his sleeve.All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

*Blood? Where are you hurt? Let me see! What happened? How did you get this?"

Walter was not really hurt. He had just squeezed Julia a bit too hard, and her neck had bled onto his sleeve.

That was a secret he would never share with Aria.

"I'm okay, it's just a little cut," sighed Walter, feeling a mix of frustration and resignation as he wriggled out of Aria's grip and headed for the stairs. He was aware that Evangeline had shown up, but after their last phone call had ended on such a sour note, he was not sure w Evangeline, however, was not the type to let things slide so easily. She had not skipped out on a cozy bubble bath and a night of beauty sleep just to let Walter slip away. She had been listening in when Aria mentioned his injury, and she had come closer, though Walter kne "Walter, isn't there anything you want to tell me?" asked Evangeline, her slender frame leaning casually against the stair railing, her stunning legs on display in a simple dress that made it hard for anyone to look

away.

Walter, fresh from a moment of satisfaction, was reminded of how soft she felt in his arms. He took a deep breath, trying to keep his cool. "Why are you even here?" he asked, his voice tinged with annoyance.

Sensing the tension, Aria made herself scarce, which suited Evangeline just fine. Aria was always quick to defend her friends, and Evangeline did not need anyone interfering right now.

"What am I here for, you ask? Come on, you know exactly why," said Evangeline, her beautiful eyes locked on his as she took a step closer.

Walter gave her a once-over and cracked a sly grin, ready for whatever game Evangeline was playing You look like you're itching for something more. What, did you get a taste for it that night and now you're dying for an encore?" The mere mention of that night sent Evangeline into a rage.

A night of supposed fun, and this guy walked away without a scratch, while she ended up in the hospital needing meds!

""You're such a jerk, bringing that up!"

Fuming, Evangeline swung her hand to deliver a slap. He was quicker and stronger, however. He caught her delicate wrist in a vice-like grip. Chapter 110

"Oh? Is this your twisted way of flirting?" he taunted."Starting a little rough to spice things up for later?" Evangeline was at a loss for words.

She finally got it-Walter's head was swimming with nothing but trashy thoughts. She would not let him. drag her down!

She yanked her wrist free and, without holding back, demanded loudly, "Walter, I'm only going to ask your once."

She inhaled deeply, her gaze locking with Walter's intense eyes. "Did you hide Julia away?"

Walter's eyes turned stormy, a shadow passed over them.

"Yes."

Face to face, unlike over the phone, he could not lie to her, could not even pretend.

He had no idea that his single word would unleash a tidal wave in Evangeline's heart.