Semua Bab Unmasking the Heiress: Bab 891 - Bab 900

Foster Group had revamped its game, and it was a whole new ballgame. However, just because they had ditched their old ways, did that mean nobody was left to pick up the slack?Alex was clued in on all of that, yet fear was not in his vocabulary."You really think I'm scared to mess with you because of that?" Alex's voice dripped with icy mockery. "Evangeline, the only reason I haven't pushed you is because I love you too much to make you do anything... intimate."However, if my caring turns into your scorn, then sorry, I can't just stand by and do nothing.""Too much love to force me?" Evangeline laughed like she had heard the funniest joke ever. "Does your face turn red when you say that? Does lying make you squirm?"You say you can't force me, but did I come to this creepy place because I wanted to? Did I ask you to tie me up like this?"Alex's face hardened, and his words were laced with pure fury."Evie, if you keep bad-mouthing me, keep getting me wrong, I'm going to lose

A wave of tenderness washed over him. He adored Evangeline. How could he let her suffer like that?He almost agreed, but the word caught in his throat, and he pushed it back down."What if you're tricking me? What if I untie you and you just bolt? I'm still healing, you know. I might look fine walking, but running? Not a chance."Evangeline's heart raced as she realized he was onto her."What are you talking about? You're the one I love the most. Why would I ever leave you? I'm sticking with you, no matter what!"In a moment of desperation, she was not about to hold back on the sweet talk.However, Alex was not buying it. He shook his head vigorously, like he was saying no in every language at once. "No way, it's too risky to let you go. Instead..."A sly grin spread across his face as some idea struck him."I've got something special here, just for you to try out! Since you've decided to stick with me, Evie, you won't mind, will you?"Ignoring Evangeline's protests, Alex pull

Evangeline's skin was so soft under his touch that it seemed like it could bruise with just a puff of air. Evangeline was completely limp, her rosy cheeks telling the whole story.Thomas came in after and caught the scene. He spun around, giving them privacy, but still threw out a warning in a low tone."Alex could be back any second. You really shouldn't be here..."Before he could finish, Walter was already at the door, cradling the weakened Evangeline.He exhaled deeply, clearing the tension from his body, his eyes losing their red haze and sharpening up. "Let's get moving."Walter was practically racing then, urgency in every step.He was seriously pressed for time.Evangeline's condition was far from normal. He had heard rumors about a nasty drug from the dark web that gave her only three hours to find an antidote made by its creator—or she would be consumed by an unquenchable fire.Evangeline had been hit with it about 30 minutes ago. Time was ticking.Then there was the

"A secret guy messaged me out of the blue about Evie being missing. He needed backup to save her, so he roped me in.""Who's this guy?"Yale rubbed his chin, piecing it together.Walter had to have met the guy if they teamed up to save Evangeline. Then, like a lightbulb moment, Yale asked, "Is it the dude who dropped you off? The one with the Land Rover?"Walter nodded. "Yeah, he's Evangeline's buddy. She felt off after Alex invited her somewhere, so she hit up her friend. He figured she was in trouble and came to me. About who he is, well..."Walter hesitated, "He left the Foster family without a trace, which means he doesn't want anything to do with them. Uncle Yale, I'm sorry, but I can't say more than that.""No worries."Yale's reply was quick, but he had a different game plan.He was a buddy of Evangeline's, so why not just ask her? No need to put Walter on the spot."Things have changed between you and Evie. It's probably best if you head out soon."Anyway, we owe you

As he was on the verge of stepping out of the study, Yale's voice stopped him in his tracks."Walter, things between the Fosters and Gordons aren't the same anymore. It's not appropriate for me to drop by and see your granddad. Could you tell him I said hi?""Sure thing, thanks."Walter could not quite remember how he managed to leave the Fosters' place.He was behind the wheel of the car he had borrowed from them, just cruising without a destination in mind.He had always blamed Trey for Alex bailing on the company, thinking Trey deserved to take a hit for his screw-up.However, Yale had a point. Was it fair to expect an old man, already knocking on death's door, to watch everything he had worked his whole life to go up in smoke?The mess The Bennex Corporation had uncovered could spell the end for Gordon Group if it got pinned on them. Yale's grim prediction seemed all too likely to come true.Walter hit the brakes hard.The screech of tires against the pavement cut through