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 of his breath tickling her ear. Annoyed, she turned her head, only to accidentally brush her lips against his. Heat flooded her cheeks,

strong, not get lost in the allure of the moment, especially after all the pain he

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

back her frustration, Evangeline clenched her fists and maintained her

of a video call with her

and there.

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

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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

but Cole had seen his

the couple together, looking so

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 the brink of leaving Walter, and she was

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

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

Evangeline pinched Walter's thigh hard. She shot

him! As if she would ever

and he caught her hand, pinning it

was a low rumble, his eyes glinting with a dark

flushed with anger and the struggle to free herself. "Spouting nonsense, are we?"

hissed.

nonsense?" he

the picture of a couple

You two have been avoiding kids? Evie, don't tell me it's you who's not interested?"

reveal their issues. Admitting her reluctance would only make her

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 not

hearing great