Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 420 Chapter 420

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"As long as you're happy," said Walter, his smile just a flicker. The hard edge and fierceness in his eyes were tucked away, leaving only what Minnie hoped to see.

Out of nowhere, a delicate finger poked at Walter's chest, followed by Minnie's voice, tinged with a hint of jealousy.

"Walter, have you ever been this nice to any other girl? Ever been this patient, explaining things to keep another girl's worries at bay?"

The thought alone soured Minnie's mood like a spilled bottle of vinegar. If Walter dropped Evangeline's name right then, she was sure she would lose it.

"Just you," said Walter, without missing a beat.

For him, the question was a no-brainer. His status meant he never had to justify himself to anyone.

"You're fibbing." Minnie accused with a playful pout. "Didn't you ever have to explain yourself to Evangeline? You've been married forever..."

leaving the sentence hanging, inviting wild

Walter was not having any of it. He covered Minnie's mouth with his hand. "No explanations needed

is pretty much what you've seen in the

stirred something complicated

eyes.

Evangeline was the exception-the one person he wished he could explain everything to. Too bad she never gave him the chance. "So, do you get where I'm

little game from the moment she started talking. Since he had, he

reached right into Minnie's soul. The part of her that adored Walter, the part that answered to the name Julia, was fully awakened. Any semblance of reason crumbled, leaving behind a heart ablaze. "Enough with the questions. Aren't you tired? Work's almost over, let's grab dinner. I'll drop you off afterward."

Minnie, instinctively

she could go home-she still had her main event of

the perfect moment when David was out of the picture, and today was the day

realized she had been too blunt in her rejection. She did not want to

gears and softened her voice, coming

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