Chapter 192


    Walter faced the crowd and announced confidently, "Well then, I won''t hold back. Since we''re celebrating our birthday star today, let''s raise the stakes. If you lose, how about you choose one of your gifts from tonight to give to Ms. Kast?" The challenge sent a collective gasp through the room.


    The night''s haul for Evangeline was nothing less than five million in value.


    As for Minnie-just who was she? If she won, it would be like hitting a jackpot.


    "Deal."


    Evangeline did not even pause to think. In any game, there was a chance to win or lose, and she was ready for either.


    She was not the least bit concerned.


    No sooner had Walter finished speaking than she had picked out the gift she would part with if she lost. In full view of the crowd, Evangeline lifted her right wrist, showing off the cial Crown Jade bracelet Walter had just gifted her. "If I lose the bet, I''ve got my gift ready. It''s the bracelet Mr. Walter gave me."


    She was no longer tied to the Gordons, and wearing their family heirloom did not feel right. Handing it over through Minnie might just be the perfect solution.


    Even more than that, she was curious to see what would happen next.


    "What''s in it for me if Ie out on top?"


    Walter''s heart pounded with fury when he caught sight of the gift Evangeline had picked out.


    ''Evangeline, you''re being too much!! he thought.


    All he wanted was to avoid watching her exchange those flirty nces with Alex, but Evangeline just had to use this chance to spring a nasty surprise on him!


    He fought to keep his emotions from boiling over. Walter had a n brewing.


    He would do whatever it took to make sure that family heirloom bracelet stayed on Evangeline''s wrist.


    With the oue pretty much in the bag, Walter allowed himself to rx and shot a sly look at Minnie." Ms. Kast, that''s a pretty dress you''ve got on. How about if you lose, you strip it off and hand it over to Evangeline, deal?" All eyes swiveled to Minnie.


    She was decked out in a pale green dress today, its elegance making her look stunningly graceful.


    If Evangeline lost, it was just tossing out a big present like it was nothing. If Minnie lost, she would have to undress right there and then. The stakes were obviously imbnced.


    The bet alone was a dead giveaway of Walter''s soft spot for Evangeline.


    Too bad Minnie was not on the same page as the rest.


    Actually, the moment Evangeline mentioned that the bracelet was a gift from Walter, Minnie''smon sense took a one-way trip to outer space.


    She was dead set on getting her hands on anything that had to do with Walter. Even if Walt was not keen on giving it to her, there was no way she would let Evangeline walk away with it!


    She was absolutely convinced that Walter had tossed out the prize so casually because he was sure of her victory.


    "Deal!"


    As the crowd gasped in astonishment, Minnie epted the challenge without a second thought. Her gaze locked onto Walter, her eyes zing with an unshakeable resolve to im her prize. "Walt, just you wait and see. That gift is as good as mine!" By the time Yale emerged from backstage, the stage was set.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    The crew had cleared the area, leaving only Minnie and Evangeline to face off in their impromptu showdown.


    It would not be fair for Evangeline to go first on her birthday, so Minnie stepped up to perform.


    The sweet strains of the apaniment filled the air, and Minnie, violin in hand, glided onto the stage with elegance.