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.

his back. He reached around to gently pull Evangeline close, 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 of his breath tickling

get lost in the allure of the moment, especially

hand, seemed unfazed, his eyes a calm sea of indifference. It was obvious he did not care. After all, she was

Evangeline clenched her fists

were not in the middle of a video call with her grandfather, she

and there.

casually draped an arm around her

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to see you tomorrow," On the screen, Cole looked nothing like the country farmer the rumors painted

the first time, but Cole had seen

couple together,

Cole's 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 wedding gif "You shouldn't worry about gifts, Grandpa. It's our job to bring them to you," said Evangeline with a playful pout. She was on

just love it when we all get together. It's you two this time, but next time, you better bring

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

hard. She shot him a fierce look that

him! As if she would

it to the table." That's quite the

rumble, his eyes glinting with a dark

flushed with anger and the struggle to free herself. "Spouting

hissed.

he

were the picture of a couple

unfold, feeling that something was off. "What's this about nonsense, Walter? You two have been avoiding kids? Evie, don't tell me it's you who's not interested?" Evangeline clamped her mouth shut, her lips pressed into a thin line. How could she even begin

Walter would reveal their issues. Admitting her reluctance would only make

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

be hearing