Chapter 276
Chapter 276
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“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 thing, he 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 had in store for him. That was, if a baby–making deal could even count as a surprise.
“You’re well aware of why we’re doing this, so let’s not dwell on it,” he said.
Without Cole as a convenient excuse, Evangeline doubted she would ever have the chance to have Walter’s baby.
‘Evangeline, you sweet child, your love is far too self–effacing,‘ Evangeline chided herself.
Pushing aside her feelings of injustice, Evangeline put on her best business face.
“If I end up pregnant, the baby’s mine. But don’t worry, you won’t lose out. I’ll give you back every share of the Gordon family stock as compensation.”
She had it all planned out.
The Gordon family stock was Trey’s legacy, something he wanted to pass on to his daughter–in–law.
Since Evangeline would not have the luck to be Trey’s daughter–in–law, she had no right to hold onto the shares any longer.
“You’ve thought this through,” Walter commented, his voice cool, a frosty smile barely touching the edges of his lips.
Impressive! She was exactly the kind of woman he had expected!
She was ready to use him for a baby and then draw a line in the sand, all without a second’s hesitation.
He was tempted to ask Evangeline if she would be so ruthless with the agreement if the father were his beloved Alex.
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Chapter 276
“So, do you agree?” Evangeline’s eyes sparkled with hope.
She knew she was not in Walter’s heart, but if he agreed to leave the baby with her, that was all she needed to be content.
She had no idea that her shining eyes were like daggers to Walter’s heart.
She was happy to draw a line between them, was she? Alright, then.
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