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.

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 her ear. Annoyed, she

playing at? She had to stay strong, not get lost in the allure of the moment, especially after all the pain

It was obvious

frustration, Evangeline clenched her fists

not in the middle of a video call with

and there.

as ever, casually draped an arm around her and

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be Evie's grandfather, yes? It's so good to finally meet you! 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

time, but Cole had seen

together, looking

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

we all get together. It's you two this time,

at Evangeline's silky black hair, his eyes

pinched Walter's thigh hard. She shot him a fierce look that could

As if she would ever want kids

cutting through any pretense, and he caught her hand, pinning it

was a low rumble, his eyes glinting with

anger and the struggle to

hissed.

he shot

they were the picture of a couple

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

Admitting her reluctance would only make her the bad

I just wanted

be hearing great news from me