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.

raced as she felt the steady

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

sea of indifference. It was obvious he did not care. After all, she was

back her frustration, Evangeline clenched her fists and maintained her

were not in the middle of a video call with her grandfather, she would have stormed out

and there.

shameless as ever, casually draped an arm around her and talked to

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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

first time, but

the couple together, looking so

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 the brink of leaving Walter, and she

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

at Evangeline's silky black

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

him! As if she would ever want kids

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

low rumble, his eyes glinting

struggle to free herself.

hissed.

he shot

watching, they were the picture of a couple deeply

been avoiding kids? Evie, don't tell me it's you who's not

her reluctance would only make

wanted her

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