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.

scent surrounding her. Evangeline's heart raced as she felt the steady

get lost in the

calm sea of indifference. It was obvious he did not

clenched her fists and maintained

in the middle of a video call with her grandfather, she would

and there.

her and talked to

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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

but Cole had seen his granddaughter's

the couple together,

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 not about to let

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

course, Grandpa," said Walter, staring tenderly at Evangeline's silky

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

nerve of him! As if she would ever want kids

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

low rumble, his eyes glinting with a dark

flushed with anger and the struggle to free

hissed.

nonsense?" he

anyone watching, they were the picture of a

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

reveal their issues. Admitting her reluctance would only make her

jumped in with his usual charm. "Grandpa, Evie's still got plenty of time. I just wanted her to have a bit more

be hearing great news from me