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.'

making it up to her came with a sly squint that sent Minnie's imagination into overdrive. When Minnie

glance, Walter left the office and hit the road, suddenly hit by a wave of loneliness. Crystal Waters House was the dream home Trey had gifted him and Evangeline this place

there. That place was

bedroom door open, and there they were-the big, red dried flowers on the headboard, a vivid reminder of their wedding night that felt

win Evangeline back after everything that had changed? He had to

to go public with their relationship at work. It would be a piece of cake to trip her up if he just sweetened the

of the house, Evangeline was nestled in a rocking chair by the window, her gaze locked on the full moon. Julieta approached, a light blanket in her

Evangeline, it's getting chilly with the fall breeze. Better wrap up," she said, placing

gently touching her barely-there

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