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.

nearly enveloping her in his presence, his masculine scent surrounding her. Evangeline's heart raced as she felt the steady thump of his heartbeat and the warm whisper

Walter playing at? She had to stay strong, not get lost in the allure of the moment,

a calm sea of indifference. It was obvious he did not care.

frustration, Evangeline clenched her

a video call with

and there.

around her and talked to

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Evie has told me so much about you, and I've been looking forward to visiting. We were just talking about coming to see you tomorrow," On the screen, Cole looked nothing like the country farmer the rumors painted him to be. Clad in

Cole for the first time, but Cole had seen

together, looking so

Come over tomorrow, and I'll give you the wedding gif "You shouldn't worry about gifts, Grandpa. It's our job to bring them to

I just love it when we all get together. It's you two this time, but next time, you better bring me a great-grandkid!" He

staring tenderly at Evangeline's silky black hair, his

table, out of sight, Evangeline pinched Walter's thigh hard. She shot him a fierce look

of him! As if she

through any pretense, and he caught her hand, pinning it to the table." That's quite the grip. Didn't anyone tell you some places

was a low rumble, his eyes

with anger and the struggle to free

hissed.

nonsense?" he shot

they were the picture of

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

reveal their issues. Admitting her reluctance would

word, Walter jumped in with his usual charm. "Grandpa, Evie's still got plenty of time. I just wanted her to have a bit more fun before we settled down, so we weren't rushing into anything. "How could you

be hearing great news