Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
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Chapter 396

Chapter 396

Evangeline felt rather full when Alex's conversation topic zapped her appetite. She decided to just relax and chat with him.

Her thoughts drifted to the woman who was always tagging along with Alex.

"Alex, how come Ms. Kast isn't here?"

The mention of Minnie's name took Alex off guard, and he blurted without thinking, "Why would she be?"

Evangeline was stumped for a second.

To everyone else, Alex had always said Minnie was just his student. Since they were not dating, it was normal for them not to hang out together.

However, still...

"I always see you two as joined at the hip, so I figured she'd be with you wherever you go."

Alex laughed. "She stuck close when she was new here because everything was so foreign to her. Now that she's got her own friends, she doesn't need to shadow me anymore! Plus, it's not always ideal for a girl to be around me all the time." 'Like right now.'

Alex bit back the rest of his thoughts. When he faced Evangeline again, his heart was racing, though he did not let it show.

Alex was a professional at staying composed, no matter the chaos brewing inside. He was all about keeping a poker face, and Evangeline could not spot anything amiss.

"You're right." Evangeline agreed out loud, but her mind was elsewhere.

Truth was, Minnie was probably swamped with taking care of Walter those days and did not have the time to tail Alex, and that was the real deal.

The click-clack of high heels on the wooden floor echoed closer with every second. The cafe was packed, and Evangeline had not really noticed at first.

Then, in a heartbeat...

"Walter, what a coincidence! How come you are here?"

The voice was sugary sweet, dripping with a coyness that could melt bones. The way she said 'Walter' was filled with such surprise that it was almost tangible. Evangeline's senses sharpened.

Walter was there too? No way. What were the odds?

Was fate really playing tricks on them, making her bump into Walter just when she and Alex decided to grab a coffee?

She glanced over instinctively and spotted a pink-clad figure that she immediately recognized.

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Minnie.

Any hope Evangeline had of that being a mere fluke vanished the moment she confirmed that voice belonged to Minnie. She was then utterly convinced that the man lurking in the corner, dressed in black, was none other than Walter himself. When had he slipped in?

His seat, so close to hers and Alex's... Was it just happenstance or a calculated move?

Seeing his all-black attire, Evangeline's gut told her this was no accident.

Why? Walter, the big boss of Gordon Group, did not have the luxury of a Hank to manage her empire. With his hands full every single day, why would he sneak over to join her and Alex for a coffee?

Little did she know, Walter was the one who felt most wronged.

His spot was closer to the entrance, and he had spotted Minnie almost the moment she walked in.

Walter was next door to Evangeline, and he could not shake off the guilt of having tailed and eavesdropped on her. He told himself it was best to keep things simple, so he pulled his hat down low, hoping Minnie would not spot him. However, luck was not on his side. Minnie not only pegged him right away, but she also blurted his name for all to hear.

Instinctively, Walter's eyes darted to Evangeline, locking with her knowing look.

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