Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 12

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'Wasn't Evangeline's maternal grandfather supposed to be tucked away in the mountains of Sapphire City? When did he and Grandpa become such good friends?' thought Walter.

He had just heard his grandfather bring him up, and Evangeline had quickly changed the subject.

Something told him they were keeping a big secret from him.

Walter, intent on proving a point, rose to his feet with a calculated slowness. He casually adjusted his collar, a deliberate move that showcased his sculpted, golden chest.

His tailored black pants hugged his long legs, and the crisp white shirt accentuated his chiseled features- an air of unmatched elegance about him.

With a hand nonchalantly tucked in his pocket, he sauntered past them, pausing by the expansive window.

Bathed in the outside light, he looked like a model, his proportions almost painfully perfect, his looks top-tier. It was as if he were a god emerging from the glow.

Evangeline was taken aback. Walter, who never paid her any mind, was suddenly interested in her call with her maternal grandfather.

If glares could turn lethal, Walter would be riddled with holes from Evangeline's piercing stare.

She did not want Cole to meet him just yet, but there he was, hogging the limelight. The guy just could not help showing off, like a grasshopper in the fall, always bouncing into the spotlight.

Walter's little act did not go unnoticed. Cole had spotted him, the striking figure he was behind Evangeline.

"Is... Is that Walter?" asked Cole, leaning into the camera in excitement and disbelief.

Before Evangeline could hush him, Walter turned, feigning surprise, as if he had just realized they were talking about him on the screen.

as she felt the steady thump of his heartbeat and the warm whisper of his breath tickling her ear. Annoyed, she turned her head, only to accidentally brush her lips against his. Heat flooded

the allure of the moment,

other hand, seemed unfazed, his eyes a calm sea of indifference. It was obvious he did

clenched

were not in the middle of a video call

and there.

shameless as ever, casually draped an arm around her

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On the screen, Cole looked nothing like the country farmer the rumors painted him to be. Clad in a soft yellow shirt, his kind

meeting Cole for the first time, but Cole had seen

couple together,

smile grew. The sight seemed to have uplifted him. "When Evie mentioned marriage out of the blue, I hadn't met you and was a bit worried. However, seeing how close you two are, I feel much at ease. Come over tomorrow, and I'll give you the

when we all get together. It's you two

course, Grandpa," said Walter, staring tenderly at Evangeline's silky black hair,

She shot him a fierce look that could have frozen

him! As if she would

pinning it to the table."

rumble, his eyes

the struggle to

hissed.

he

watching, they were the picture of

kids? Evie, don't tell me it's you who's not interested?" Evangeline clamped her mouth shut,

would reveal their issues. Admitting her reluctance would

plenty of time. I just wanted her to have a bit more fun before we settled down, so we

Grandpa. You'll be hearing great news from