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.

powerful arch of 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 her ear. Annoyed, she turned

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

unfazed, his eyes a calm sea of indifference. It

Evangeline clenched her fists and maintained

a video call with her grandfather, she would have stormed out

and there.

casually draped an arm around her and talked

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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 nothing like the country farmer the rumors painted him

Cole for the first time, but Cole

the couple together,

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

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

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

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

of him! As if she would ever

caught her hand, pinning it

voice was a low rumble, his eyes glinting

struggle to free herself. "Spouting nonsense, are

hissed.

nonsense?" he shot

were the picture of a couple

the scene 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

her reluctance

word, Walter jumped in with his usual charm. "Grandpa, Evie's still got plenty of time. I just wanted her to

Grandpa. You'll be hearing great