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To Evangeline's surprise, the receptionists barely acknowledged her. Their eyes flicked up before returning to their tasks as if she were invisible.

One of them sneered, "Looks like we've got all kinds in this big forest. Thinking your money can buy Mr. Walter Gordon's attention? He's not just anyone's for the taking."

"I'm Walter's wife. Where is he?" Evangeline shot back, not in the mood for their games.

They laughed. "Miss, you look like you're somebody, so why the sudden delusion? The president's wife just delivered his breakfast."

"Mrs. Walter Gordon? Breakfast?" Evangeline could not help but laugh at the ridiculous claim. She was eager to see what kind of show Walter had going on during his 'trouble-free' days at the office. She breezed past the security checkpoint and into the building.

The receptionists scrambled to call security, but Walter's assistant intervened, chiding them, "That woman is our president's wife."

The receptionists at the front desk were visibly shaken, their complexions ghostly. They had assumed the regular visitor was Mrs. Walter Gordon, but they had made a grave mistake and then feared their jobs were on the line.

texted Walter. As Walter's right-hand man,

phone, his eyes darkening, his emotions veiled by

the woman the receptionists had referred to as Mrs. Walter Gordon, Julia, was in the office, presenting Walter with a dessert

thanks for helping Ruby's family. I made this just for you, after much practice. Try it," Julia cooed, offering a piece of cake to his lips, her

with a daring slit and a bare waist. With just

in at that moment

home cooking has lost its appeal?"

sarcasm.

away. Instead, he accepted a bite of the cake, remarking, "A change of pace can be

beamed at Evangeline. "You might not want to butt heads with Walt, Evangeline. I heard your grandpa is so sick and broke that he can't even afford a doctor. If you tick Walt off and he

air of command, slamming her diamond-studded designer bag onto Walter's desk, towering over Julia with a look of disdain. "Just zip it, Julia. What gives you the right

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the town gossip like it's your family

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