Chapter 292
Right then, Evangeline stared down at the messy orange splotch on her front.
“Uh… I need to hit the restroom.”
Evangeline quickly shrugged off Alex’s steadying hand and dashed into the restroom, hoping for a miracle.
However, the stain was a fashion disaster of epic proportions, beyond any quick fix.
Gazing at her messy reflection, Evangeline’s heart sank. How on earth could she show her face at Crystal Waters House? Walter would have a field day!
At that moment, a knock came from outside the restroom door.
“Evie, you won’t be able to do anything with your clothes. Change into something else. I’ve got a set of sample clothes a friend sent over for me to check out. I’ve left them at the door for you, see if they fit.”
Alex, ever the artist, had a wide circle of creative pals. It was not unusual for him to get fashion samples from designer friends for his opinion.
Evangeline’s worry took a different turn. “You’re supposed to give those back, right? If I wear them…” How
would she return them?
Alex’s voice cut through her concern from the other side of the door.
“Don’t sweat it, it’s just a sample. Wear it with peace of mind. Anyway, he’d be over the moon to have you, the Foster family’s very own princess, modeling for him!”
Evangeline did not hesitate any longer. She cracked the bathroom door just enough to slip the sample dress inside. She was relieved that she had dressed warmly. The orange juice had only soaked the outer layer, leaving her clothes underneath dry and unscathed.
Alex had sent over a sample of a champagne–colored, ladylike tweed jacket with a vintage vibe, yet the details screamed modern chic. It was, without a doubt, a stunning piece.
When she stepped out of the bathroom, Alex was so awestruck he could hardly believe his eyes. “I used to think this outfit was kind of bland, and I was going to suggest my buddy tweak the design a bit. But now I see it was not the clothes that were the problem; they just hadn’t found the right person to wear
them.”
Alex did not outright compliment her, but the way he put it, he might as well have said Evangeline’s beauty was out of this world.
“You don’t really mean that, do you?” Evangeline giggled, a bit embarrassed. “Alex, you’re too picky. This design is gorgeous, and you’re still finding faults?”
They were in the middle of their light–hearted banter when a loud knocking interrupted them. “Alex, let me
in!”
The voice that filled the stairwell was all too familiar, and Evangeline could not ignore it even if she tried. Walter was crossing a line. No matter what, Alex was his older brother. How could he be so informal?
Moreover, just thinking about Minnie’s sweet, soft invitation made Evangeline’s blood boil. She did not even want to lay eyes on Walter, but he was here, and there was no escaping it. She braced herself to see
Chapter 292
what he wanted this time!
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Evangeline lounged on the couch, her fingers dancing over the quirky little gadget Alex had left on the coffee table. Alex wheeled himself over to the door and swung it open. Instantly, Walter’s booming voice filled the room, loud enough to rattle the windows.
“Alex, is Evangeline over there with you?!”
Evangeline’s first instinct was to clamp her hands over her ears, but she could not help thinking how shockingly boorish Walter was being. She had never seen him like this. His voice was gruff, his usually handsome face was beet red, and his forehead was lined with angry veins.
Who would have thought that Walter from the prestigious Gordon family could lose his composure like
this?
