Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 475

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Walter's attention had been solely on Evangeline throughout the entire cruise party. As the festivities wound down, he realized he had neglected to spend time with his good friend Caden. With a sense of duty, Walter answered the call.

"Walter, where the heck are you? Don't tell me you invited us on this cruise and then decided to play hide-and-seek," Caden's voice came through, half-joking, half-annoyed. Walter could not help but smile, unfazed. "Of course not, I'm here. Just got tied up with some stuff and couldn't make it until now. How about we catch up over a drink now?"

Walter tossed out his idea with such ease, his breezy voice hiding the fact that he would rather be anywhere else.

Who would ditch their wife to hang out with a buddy, right?

"Look, the drinks are just a bonus, Walter. I have to know: What's the deal with you and Minnie? You even invited her to your birthday bash. Don't tell me the gossip's true... you're looking to trade in Evangeline?" Caden threw the question out there with a laid-back vibe, but the question itself was dead serious.

The moment the words left his mouth, Walter knew something was up. "Caden, how on earth did you find

Minnie was

when it was just the Gordon family on the ship, and he

not have seen Minnie,

Minnie had slipped out!

hall, turning heads left and right. How could I miss her? Walter, hope

had to mean Walter had

gotta bail on tonight, buddy. I owe you one for the drinks, we'll catch up later!" Walter

call connecting, he did not

Check if she's

with news that sent a chill through his veins. Minnie, who had been knocked out unconscious with a sedative and locked

Minnie's room. The room was untouched, spotless, except for the rumpled bed that showed someone had

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