Chapter 148

Evangeline and her colleague Hank were not exactly cozy with each other, so Caden figured that his best bud Walter was Evangeline's only real option.

Caden's perfect plan was about to crumble, which was too bad.

"This dare... sure is spicy," Evangeline remarked coolly, almost as if she were merely commenting on the weather.

As everyone watched with bated breath, her gaze glided over the crowd and settled on Hank. Her eyes made her choice clear without a word.

Caden was stunned. Had he just helped his rival?

On the other hand, Felicia could not contain her glee.

She did not care who Evangeline picked, just as long as it was not Walter. She was thrilled!

Always one for drama, Felicia clapped and eagerly asked, "A French kiss, is it? So, who's the lucky guy, Ms. Evangeline?"

Hank, ever the gentleman, opened his arms in a welcoming gesture.

"If you're game, I'm ready."

He gazed at Evangeline, his deep blue eyes brimming with emotion. Their locked gazes in the midst of the crowd w