Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 405

The mere mention of 'running the show' had Minnie blushing even harder, if that was possible. A sharp glint passed through Walter's eyes as his smile grew wider, a clear sign he knew exactly what he was doing. "David, let's call it a day. Could you set up dinner for M, Kast? I've got stuff to do, so I'm heading out."

Walter did not even pause as he got up to leave, but Minnie, still buzzing from the new thrill of romance, was not ready to let go.

"Walter, it's our first day as an item together. Can't you hang out just a bit longer, pretty please?"

She was still floating on cloud nine from Walter's earlier affection, but the guy could flip a switch so fast. It was like one minute he was there, and he would be gone in the next, leaving her in a daze.

"Look, you're not exactly out of the picture with the whole cafe news scandal. If we're seen out together now, it's like we're asking for trouble. Plus, I'm still technically engaged to Evangeline. Getting too cozy with you isn't great for your rep either." Walter gave Minnie's delicate shoulder a reassuring pat. "Relax for now, and I promise I'll make it up to

you.'

Minnie's imagination into overdrive. When Minnie stayed quiet, Walter called

and hit the road, suddenly hit by a wave of loneliness. Crystal Waters House was the dream home Trey

since his big fight with Evangeline, he had not set foot in there. That place was a

and there they were-the big, red dried flowers on the headboard, a vivid reminder of their wedding night that felt like it had happened just yesterday. However, the red had lost its luster, just like

back after everything that had changed? He had to believe

hint that he did not want to go public with their relationship at work. It would be a piece of cake to trip her up if he just sweetened the deal

by the window, her gaze locked on the full moon. Julieta approached, a

she said,

of your child?" Evangeline's voice was soft, her hand gently touching her barely-there baby bump, her eyes a pool of wistfulness. Maybe it was just the pregnancy making her extra emotional, especially in the deep silence of

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