Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 422

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Walter's finger pressed gently against Minnie's lips as he teased, "Don't talk like that. There are lines I've drawn that I won't cross. Stirring the pot will only make things harder for me." Frankly, he wanted zero physical contact with Minnie at this very second.

Minnie mistook his self-control for deep care, and her cheeks turned a rosy pink. "I wish we could keep this up forever."

Just as they were wrapped up in each other, Walter's phone shattered the moment. He hit the answer button, and his face said it all-total resignation.

"Where in the world are you, you rascal?" Trey's voice crackled through the phone, bristling with anger. "At the office." Walter's reply was detached, brief, and to the point. "Swing by after you clock out!"

Trey did not even flinch at his grandson's curt tone, barking out the command.

"Why should I bother going back?"

was not there, Trey would just go on and on

how could he even think about Evangeline? Heading back would just be a headache.

question is that? I tell you to come home, and you ask why. Like it or

dead. Walter pocketed

some words of comfort, "You've been with me non-stop for a month, not even visiting your grandfather. He's probably missing you. Let's skip

y being selfless.

in front of Walter, acting the part of the dutiful granddaughter. Too bad she did not realize her clever act was wasted on Walter,

His eyes narrowed, the warmth gone in

but she had already committed to her role of the devoted partner, Clenching her teeth, she pressed on, "Walter, Grandpa is not getting any younger, and we've got to show him some love and respect. "He's not exactly my biggest fan right now, so I'll steer clear and not cramp his style. Once we've got our stuff sorted, I promise we'll both go

enamored. However, knowing it was Minnie. with Julia's disapproving shadow lurking behind her, it just felt

She was just putting on a show before walking

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