Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 218

At that moment, Walter could only think to himself that 'what goes around comes around'.

He had generously let David off to chase after love, and here he was, receiving a surprise visit from Evangeline in the dead of night!

Concealing the thrill and delight in his eyes, Walter kept a poker face as he swung the office door open, feigning shock as he asked, "Evangeline, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

Evangeline, who had been on high alert for any glimpse of David in the hallway, was totally blindsided by the turn of events from behind her.

Caught in Walter's frosty stare, the words she had rehearsed just froze on her lips.

"Uh... David isn't here?"

The moment the words left her mouth, Evangeline mentally kicked herself.

Even if she was nervously tapping her foot, she should not have blurted her question to Walter's assistant. She came to Walter's office, but asking for his assistant was like she was openly admitting she had a secret to spill. Walter's gaze sharpened, and he said in a measured tone, "David? He's on leave."

"What? David's on leave?"

in shock, babbling the question that had taken her by surprise, "Why is he

All that, and after they had made plans for her visit, that guy had bailed? Walter sighed,

not coming back tonight. Evangeline felt

snacks...?" She tried

or making a sly dig. She could not help but pull a face. How convenient that just as she showed up, he was off chasing love? Maybe that guy had

did not give Evangeline much time to dwell on it. He leaned against. the door with a hint of

at the empty office with only Walter there, she felt a sudden rush of anxiety. Seeing that Evangeline was hesitating, Walter's patience

picked up some snacks, and started

had come and, with a deep breath, stepped

could not quite name washed over her. It was not exactly pity,

all

else should I be eating? Sick people shouldn't

Evangeline had cared for Cole for quite some time

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