Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)

Chapter 217

David answered with a quick nod, looking like he was trying to be on his best behavior.

Internally, David was freaking out.

Evangeline was due to arrive any minute, and there he would be, sticking out. like a sore thumb. He would be the ultimate third wheel.

However, if he tipped off Walter about her visit too soon and made himself scarce, it would spoil the surprise.

Figuring out how to sneak out of the office without Walter catching on, to give the two some privacy, was turning into quite the challenge.

"Is it super urgent?" Walter eyed David with suspicion.

Something was definitely up. David was acting way too strange. Normally, David would spill the beans without being prompted, but at this moment, he was tight-lipped. Did David have some awkward, secretive plans for tonight?

For a bachelor with a cushy job, there could only be one thing that was too embarrassing to mention: David had fallen in love!

Oblivious to his boss' wild theories, David simply nodded. "It's an emergency!

He checked the clock and realized he needed to bolt or risk getting caught by Evangeline at the door.

Walter's gut feeling was spot on. He inhaled deeply, a cocktail of emotions swirling inside him.

His own life was a mess, yet here was his assistant, on the brink of something awesome.

He thought, 'The guy is human and works like a dog all day. Who am I to block his shot at happiness?'

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"Get moving. And hey, if the stars align, bring her by so I can say hi."

He had been with Walter for ages. It was only right to meet the woman who had stolen his assistant's heart, even if playing gatekeeper was not exactly his role.

David felt like he had just gotten a get-out-of-jail-free card, zooming out of the office without a backward glance.

The click of the door shutting jolted him

Hold on.

Had he heard that right? Bring who to meet the boss?

Staring at the closed office door, David squashed the urge to go back for answers and bolted.

It was not that he was chicken; it was just that the rapid-fire footsteps in the hall were too darn loud. He did not even risk a peek at who it was or head for the elevator. He just veered off and took the stairs! Evangeline was practically sprinting down the hall, her memory guiding her to Walter's office door, eyes darting around.

She remembered David mentioning a late-night snack run, but the hallway was deserted, the office silent.

Had David not come back yet?

Evangeline let out a resigned sigh.

Bringing a little warmth to Walter, her almost-ex, was awkward enough late at night. She had hoped David's presence would make it less so, but he was nowhere in sight.

Evangeline could not stand still; she stomped in irritation.

David was taking forever! She had been at the company for over an hour since leaving the Foster family's place, and it was already past nine. He should have had plenty of time to order whatever he thought suitable at this Chapter 217

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Little did Evangeline know that on the other side of the door, Walter had silently risen to his feet, eavesdropping on the commotion outside.

The click-clack of high heels on the floor immediately grabbed his attention, and he could clearly hear Evangeline's frustrated stomping.