Chapter 74
A fan club waved their light–up signs in the air, celebrating the queen’s arrival, their cheers thunderous in the throng.
Walter was seething with a possessive rage, feeling as though his brightest star had been stolen from him.
“You’ve won, congratulations. Tonight, you own me,” said Walter, his gaze intense and piercing as he pushed through the crowd to face he
Evangeline’s eyes were icy, laced with scorn, Walter was hopelessly sentimental, rooted to the spot at the mere sight of the racing goddess. He had chased her from Sunlit Heights to Mystic Opal Hill, still playing the lover while refusing to let go of their marriage.
What would his reaction be if he discovered she was the same racing goddess
ne adored?
Imagining Walter’s dumbstruck face made Evangeline chuckle. She removed her helmet, her black hair tumbling down like a waterfall, her stunning features then fully visible to the wind and the world.
Her gaze met his mockingly. “Sorry to burst your bubble,” she said, her eyes gleaming with defiance.
Walter’s face turned to stone, a chilling mask of shock.
The crowd got a clear view of the racing goddess’s true identity–it was Evangeline, the same woman who had made headlines for her dramatic divorce from Walter and for ruthlessly evicting her own parents. The buzz around her was infamous.
The once eager crowd recoiled, realizing that was a woman who would not even spare a magnate like Walter any dignity.
No matter how alluring, no one wanted to keep a beautiful but deadly poison at home.
There, among the spectators, was the wealthy Walter, then recognized by all as the man from the rumors.
The place usually buzzed with kids from business dynasties, but no one dared cross the Gordons. As the commotion settled, the crowd thinned out, leaving only Walter and Evangeline behind.
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Evangeline was about to take off when Walter caught her, pressing her against his car. The guy who had swapped cars with him earlier did not even have the guts to take off after finding out who Walter truly was.
“You’re full of surprises, aren’t you, race queen? What else are you hiding from me?” asked Walter, his voice edged with curiosity.
They were standing too close for comfort. Evangeline could feel the danger radiating off Walter like he was some kind of predator ready to snap. She pushed him away with all her might.
Walter winced, holding his chest, his face twisted in pain. He had taken a tumble from the car while saving Evangeline. She was fine, but he had taken the brunt of it.
“You’re hurt?” Evangeline’s voice was laced with concern.
“Yeah, right here,” said Walter, gesturing to his heart.
Evangeline could not help but roll her eyes. Leave it to Walter to crack jokes even then. Nonetheless, she could not shake off the guilt. After all, he had gotten hurt trying to save her.
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