Semua Bab Unmasking the Heiress: Bab 421 - Bab 430

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?"If Evangeline was not there, Trey would just go on and on about chasing her down.With Minnie still in the picture, how could he e

Walter fell silent.Walter knew David like the back of his hand after years of working side by side. David would never come knocking that late over something minor. So, Walter sat back, ready to listen to the whole scoop in one go.As expected…"You've been suspicious about Miss Minnie's identity for a while, which is why I shadow her day and night. But tonight, I've got something bigger. It's about who Minnie really is."Minnie's backed by some heavy hitters—a family with big dreams. They've heard about the Gordons owning the South and the Fosters running the North, and they're itching to shake things up, make it a three-way power play."Walter rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Who's feeding you this?" he asked."Celina, the boss of Sunny Glow Beauty Salon. Don't let her youth fool you—she's connected, knows everyone, and has the scoop on everything."David was earnest.In less than an hour with Celina, he had pegged her as sharp as a tack. Plus, her story checked out with his in

In the office, Minnie was keeping Walter company as he worked, just like any other day. However, when she spotted David's panicked entrance, she shot him a look of confusion.Setting down the coffee she had just brewed for Walter, she could not help but ask, "Mr. Zimmer, what's with the mad dash? You're not exactly the picture of the calm, collected assistant you're supposed to be."Minnie's tone was laced with a hint of annoyance, and she carried herself with the authority of someone who ran the show.David was taken aback for a second, but he knew Minnie's real standing well enough to quickly refocus on Walter.Walter looked up from his mountain of paperwork. "Come on, spill it. What's got you in such a frenzy? Look, David, I'm not trying to rag on you, but you've got to get a grip. If you're always this jittery, how can I trust you with the big stuff down the line?"David felt a bead of sweat slide down his forehead just hearing those words. He thought to himself that if Walter

Walter was blindsided by the questions, entirely unprepared, and found himself at a loss for words.Evangeline did not even wait for an answer."I'll take care of my own stuff, thanks. No need for you to bother."And let's be real, you're a busy man now. Wouldn't want to interrupt your cozy twosome with your girlfriend, would I? That'd be on me."If Walter had been with any other girl but Minnie, Evangeline would not have batted an eye.However, Minnie? She was so obviously playing him, and everyone could see it except, apparently, Walter. He was all over her, like they were joined at the hip.Evangeline had her own take on it: Walter must be really desperate!After she hung up, Evangeline turned to her personal stylist, Ms. Celina, with a grin of pure satisfaction and handed over her black card."Ms. Morris, what's the full deal here? I'm thinking of getting a beauty card to pamper myself."With a beep, the POS machine confirmed her purchase.Just like that, Evangeline was t

Evangeline eyed David, who stood ramrod straight at the door, with a mix of confusion and amusement as if he were a complete oddball."Mr. Zimmer, why on earth should I leave with you?" Lounging on the couch, legs elegantly crossed, Evangeline's voice dripped with a lazy curiosity.David shot a look at Celina, who clearly relished the unfolding drama, and whispered to Evangeline, "Your husband, Walter Gordon, wants a word. He's waiting for you outside the salon."Aware of the onlookers, Evangeline knew she could not snub Walter."Fine, let's go." Evangeline grabbed her purse and strolled out of the beauty salon leisurely.David, who was always on edge about upsetting Walter's wife, trailed behind her, careful to keep his distance. "Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Walter Gordon's car is right over there."Evangeline glanced where David pointed and saw a sleek white Rolls Royce parked at the curb—totally Walter's style.Of course, why should she do what Walter wanted? She gave a dismissive wave