Chapter 142

was

The pressure is light, almost delicate, yet it bore dough on Walter's arm with an unexpected force

Walter had no grounds to hold Evangeline back, but the thought of that guy back at the office, the one with the suave aura and those eyes full of unspoken words whenever they landed on Evangeline, ser shadow across Walter's face Caught off guard for just a split second, his arm gave way under her gentle insistence Evangeline turned. her movements fluid and graceful, and slipped into her car With a swift start, the vehicle darted away. leaving nothing but a trail of dust Was Evangeline really in such a rush to get back? Was this Hank guy so important that she could not stay. away?

Walter spun to find his assistant, David, already at his side

"Mr Walter Gordon, heading back to the office? Walter had told David earlier that he would dedicate the whole day to his wife's medical appointment

He had not expected her to leave the hospital so soon, though.

a cool look. "No,

and rolled down the window. With a cigarette already smoldering between his lips, he

Kronovia Royale Pub, the hottest spot in Avalon City. The party district was eerily quiet, with only a handful of early birds and a lone singer crooning mellow tunes on stage. It made sense- only

shirt to unwind. Without missing a beat, he ordered a bottle of red and poured himself a drink. As the wine warmed his throat, he spotted a face in the corner that seemed strikingly familiar. Fair skin, those distinctive eyes, and a figure he could swear he had seen

way she would be here. He refilled his glass with a flourish and was about to get lost in the music again when a subtle floral scent tickled

to his table, a cocktail in hand, oozing charm as she slid into the seat across from him. "Mind if I join you, handsome?" she asked,

The woman across from him, clad

was not her-just a striking resemblance that had thrown

was why Walter did a double-take, the girl had a look that reminded him of Evangeline. Kicking out a knockout like her? No way. That

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