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 were so intense, it was like they were openly declaring their love for each other.
The room buzzed with excitement, and suddenly, someone led the charge, and cheers broke out. “Make it a French kiss! Make it a French kiss!”
The energy in the room soared, while Walter’s mood plummeted. What was Evangeline thinking. embarrassing him like this in front of everyone?
“Enough! Everyone, just be quiet!” Walter’s hand crashed down on the table with a thunderous smack, silencing the room instantly. He glared at Evangeline, wordlessly stood up, and was about to leave when he spun to face Felicia. “Why are you still here? Come with me.”
To Felicia, his words sounded like a secret rendezvous, and her heart leaped as she hurried after him. Walter could not just walk away from such a charged moment, could he?
“What’s there to look at?” Walter scoffed, rolling his eyes at Evangeline, “As if I don’t know what you’re all about. Too much of you is just an eyesore!” Then, he shot Felicia a meaningful glance.
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