Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 208

Walter was always a workaholic, and pulling all-nighters was nothing new to

him.

However, life was full of unexpected twists, and he was even dealing with an injury.

After pushing through another whole night when he should have been recovering, even his resilient body was feeling the strain.

Faced with a mountain of paperwork, he felt completely swamped and had zero motivation to tackle any of it.

Walter was just about to catch his breath when his assistant David strode in worriedly. "Mr. Gordon, you're looking pretty pale. Should we get you to the hospital for a check-up?"

Walter had taken a bad hit, and after a whole night at the hospital with Evangeline, he was not even sure how his injuries were holding up.

"No need," dismissed Walter with a hand gesture. He knew a trip back to the hospital would land him in a bed for however long. Moreover, with all the time he had spent lately on Evangeline's prenatal appointments and other stuff, he was already behind on work. He could not let a few bruises get in the way of his duties to the Gordon family.

"I'm just a little worn out. A quick rest and I'll be as good as new," Walter assured David. Then it hit him. "I didn't call for you. What's up? Something wrong?"

concern, and it was like the word 'trouble' was flashing in neon lights in his

the office. "We need to see Walter, now!" The voices were forceful, definitely not friendly.

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his memories of Evangeline's birthday celebration and landed on a few

seemed this was all

sigh. The men's arrival spelled trouble,

silent cue to let them in, but he stayed put on the couch, soaking up the last few seconds of

the men showing up. It was just the combo of injuries and a

recognizing the importance of the guests, was all nods and bows as he welcomed them

prefer tea or coffee? I'll go make it for

one in charge, gave

and turned to David, "Don't bother, we're not here

some serious do not-mess-with-me vibes.

a worried glance at his boss, wondering if it was safe to

boss alone.