All Chapters of Unmasking the Heiress: Chapter 271 - Chapter 280

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Chapter 271

In the room, Walter sat by Cole's hospital bed, ready to have a heart-to-heart conversation.Cole squared off with Walter, the grandson-in-law he had never quite approved of, and his voice was icy with disapproval."Spit it out if you've got something to say. You might not get another chance."When picking a husband for Evangeline, Cole never cared for family status or good looks. It was all about character.So what if Walter came from a fancy family? So what if he looked like he stepped out of a magazine? If he did not treat Evangeline right, he did not measure up to Cole's standards for a grandson-in-law, and Cole saw no reason to play nice.Walter was no fool; he could read between the lines of Cole's frosty words.Their conversation was a hair's breadth away from Cole showing him the door without saying it outright.However, for Evangeline's sake, Walter would stand his ground, even if it meant taking a metaphorical slap to the face."Grandpa, you might find what I'm about
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Chapter 272

"Walter, are you serious about all this?" At this point, all Cole wanted was Walter's word. He just could not bear the thought of entrusting Evangeline to him again without it.Walter did not even pause before nodding vigorously. "If I've told you a single lie today, I'm ready to face the worst you can throw at me!"Cole gave a casual wave of his hand. "If you've got the guts to say it, I've got the guts to believe it."He was not questioning Walter's honesty, but…It was a real head-scratcher how these two kids, obviously crazy about each other, just could not get their feelings to sync up."Need any help from your grandpa?"He knew better than to butt in on young love, but his heart ached to see them all lovey-dovey, and he could not help wanting to lend a hand."No need, Grandpa," Walter cut in quickly.Truth be told, Cole's eagerness for a great-grandson had been a huge help. As long as he did not have to vanish from Evangeline's life, he was over the moon with gratitude. H
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Chapter 273

Annoyance bubbled up inside Evangeline again. The mere thought of dealing with that scumbag Walter made her want to scream.Then, out of the blue, she thought of Lydia, who had been radio silent for way too long.Ever since Walter got better, Evangeline's life had been non-stop chaos. Lydia's situation had slipped her mind.With Cole sick and in the hospital, it seemed like the perfect time to swing by Lydia's room.Evangeline rounded the corner and found herself at Lydia's door.Lydia was out of the ICU already. Her vitals were stable, and she was not badly hurt, so she should have been awake.However, she was still out cold on the bed.Evangeline gave the middle-aged woman a quick look, then told the nurse, "This lady's pretty important. If she shows any sign of waking up, call me, okay?"She left her card and walked out without a backward glance.What she did not know was that right after she left, a chic figure in stilettos slipped into the room.The woman was tall and el
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Chapter 274

Evangeline noticed Walter first and gestured toward the dining table. "Two more dishes to go, but they'll be ready in a moment. Just hang tight a little longer."She looked like a devoted wife, so at ease with cooking and waiting for her husband to return from work that Walter felt like this had always been their routine."Sure."He was about to take a seat when Evangeline, with a touch of shyness, said, "Oh, I forgot to mention, you might want to wash your hands before we eat. It's just cleaner that way."Walter had beelined for the kitchen as soon as he got home, not pausing to wash up. Her gentle nudge took him back to his childhood—those days of playing hard and rushing home, only to be caught by his mom before he could attack the dinner table, all because he had not washed his hands.This time, it was not his mom's caring scold he faced, but his dear wife, Evangeline. A wave of warmth washed over him, and he struggled to find the words for how he felt. Her name, Evangeline, s
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Chapter 275

Feeling a twinge of embarrassment at his thoughts, Walter quickly looked away, trying to keep his cool and focus on his phone. Just then, Evangeline offered him a glass of red wine, stretching out her long legs and leaning casually against the headboard."Walter, how about a drink?"Evangeline's eyes sparkled. Even without lipstick, her lips seemed to Walter the most tempting shade of red, constantly drawing him in, making him yearn for a kiss.It was as if she had cast a spell on him; Walter took the wine almost without thinking."Is today... something special?" His voice was rough with a heat that had nothing to do with the temperature in the room.Somehow, without him even noticing, Evangeline had become the flame igniting his desire, her every move setting him ablaze.Evangeline's lips curved into a playful smile, her eyes reflecting a touch of confusion."Do I need a special occasion to have a drink?"Walter's response was cool, a stark contrast to the warmth he felt insid
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Chapter 276

"What do you think we should be talking about right now?" Walter's voice was rough, his eyebrows arching slightly, each tiny expression showcasing his magnetic charm.Evangeline had to keep reminding herself she had a goal to stay focused, or she would be lost in his smoldering looks."How about we discuss... a baby-making deal?"Walter chuckled, his words laced with layers of meaning as he said, "Evangeline, are you putting me to the test?"Evangeline awkwardly turned her head, avoiding his piercing look.The moment of truth had arrived, and it felt kind of wrong to put on the brakes.However, if she did not speak up, she worried that Walter might let his passions run wild, and she would miss her chance to talk."I just think we should clear the air on some things," she said.Walter stayed put, casually propping his chin with one hand while looking down at her, and said in an easygoing tone, "Go ahead."He was actually eager to find out what kind of surprise deal Evangeline h
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Chapter 277

Evangeline's cheeks turned a rosy hue at the heated invitation.They both wanted a child, so this closeness was bound to happen.Doing her best to keep her composure, Evangeline took a deep breath and quickly shut her eyes.She could not bear for Walter to see the truth in her gaze.She could not even imagine the tempest that would ensue if he ever discovered her true feelings.The sweet moment they had from before picked up where it had left off. Walter sensed Evangeline's rigid form beneath him, her usual compliance seeming like a rush to get it over with.That realization hit him like a splash of cold water, dousing the fire of his passion.Abruptly, he stood up."Get some sleep," he said, and the night swallowed his words.Walter left the room abruptly, leaving Evangeline stunned and bewildered. She never saw it coming.Her eyes snapped open, gazing at the space beside her in the bed, clueless about what just happened.Walter had been so close, so responsive just moments
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Chapter 278

However, Walter was not about to let her off the hook.He tilted his phone away so Evangeline was out of view and spoke in a voice devoid of any feeling, "Alright, let's hear the next one."The voice of a female executive reporting her work came through the phone, sounding distant and as emotionless as a robot.Walter was like a walking inferno, his breath hot as he leaned in close, his lips a whisper away from her ear. "You don't want us to get caught, do you?"His voice was a soft lure, but his every move was teasing and bold.His strong hands traced the lines of Evangeline's body. At the slightest hint of her resistance, his eyes flicked to where the phone lay, a silent warning.In an instant, the fire within Evangeline was snuffed out.The pride of being the Foster family's darling princess made her bend to Walter's will, silently bearing his every touch.However, he was pushing the limits.Evangeline had shed her flimsy nightgown to tempt Walter, so she was clad in only t
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Chapter 279

Walter raced to the hospital with Evangeline in tow.The doctor, a veteran of countless sprains, knew exactly what had happened.The nurses, though, could not resist a bit of gossip once they recognized Evangeline and Walter."Aren't they supposed to be at odds and heading for a divorce? What's with the emergency hospital visit?"Their suggestive pause practically broadcasted their assumptions to everyone.One nurse quipped, "What else? They must've gotten a little too wild! I don't know about their love life, but I bet they're stuck with each other!"Evangeline, draped in Walter's jacket, was being pulled along by the very person who caused this mess. She overheard the nurse's snarky comment.She shot Walter a fierce look, only to realize in frustration that she was hidden under his jacket, invisible to him."Relax, us two are like an old married couple. What's there to be shy about?"Walter said it so casually. Remembering the nurses' whispers, he could not help but be amuse
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Chapter 280

They had been through so much that night, and with Evangeline's sprained ankle, they had hurried to the hospital. They had been delayed so long that it was the wee hours of the morning.Walter's worry grew, and he firmly tried to guide Evangeline back, but she jerked away from his grasp. "I'm not going anywhere!"Walter, you don't get it. You don't know what Julia did to me, and you can't understand how much Lydia means to me! I thought, if Julia was gone, that was it. Catching Lydia would bring me some justice. But now, she's vanished right before our eyes, even though she was out cold!"The more Evangeline thought about it, the more suspicious she felt, her red, tearful eyes fixed on Walter."It was you, wasn't it, Walter?"She was almost convinced of his guilt."What are you talking about?"Walter was taken aback, but Evangeline's eyes were filled with clarity that said she saw right through him."The only ones watching Lydia, besides the medical staff, were your crew and mi
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