Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 419

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However, things were different. Minnie's top priority was to have Walter's baby, and fast.

If David, the ever-watchful guardian, was truly absent, was this not the golden chance to charm Walter?

The thought brought a gleam of excitement to Minnie's eyes, but knowing Walter's sharp mind, she reined in her eagerness, squashing down her thrill.

Walter glanced up at her briefly before his eyes darted back to the papers he was reviewing. "He mentioned something urgent at home. I figured since there's nothing pressing for me here, I let him take off."

Minnie listened to Walter's laid-back tone and realized he was not at all concerned about David's sudden

departure.

if he returned just as she was about to seal the deal, it

glanced at the clock. There was

his family situation and then come back,

With the clock ticking, there's no way. Plus..." Walter quickly

name on the document and then stretched out in his

under her breath,

"Actually?"

annoyance, "Didn't you complain about David

the last word, his eyes softening with a look that was

been waiting for a

of the picture, she had no more reservations. In a swift move, she

explain, "You know David, right? The guy's all business, by the book, and he's been with me for years. I can't just squash his work spirit, can I? So, I figured it was time to give him a break." Walter's words flowed like he was just making casual talk, and it made Minnie feel all warm

a heartbeat,

Walter know something? The Walter she remembered would not bother explaining