Chapter 360
Chapter
+25 BONUS
Evangeline fought hard to keep her composure, forcing back the tears threatening to spill back.
She paused in the act of removing her bracelet, wanting to say something to cushion the blow of what was essentially calling off her engagement, to warn Trey before it happened.
However, Trey seemed distracted, his attention elsewhere.
Thomas was well aware that his dealings could tarnish the Gordon family’s reputation, so he was extra careful coming and going from their villa.
He had planned to meet with Trey, but he always made sure to check his surroundings before making an
appearance.
What he did not expect was to spot Evangeline deep in conversation with Trey.
He had no desire to bump into anyone but Trey, so he waited quietly to the side. Time dragged on, and the grandfather–granddaughter duo seemed to have an endless conversation.
Thomas checked his watch, pacing back and forth with impatience, before he cautiously peeked out from where Evangeline could not see.
Trey, with his sharp senses, quickly noticed Thomas lurking nearby.
In
the Gordon Group’s secretarial department.
The clock was ticking down to quitting time when Minnie ducked into the bathroom for a quick ‘makeover. She stared at her reflection, her brows knitting together in worry.
She had a date with Walter, and she wanted it to be perfect. Dinner alone would not cut it. She was aiming to make that night unforgettable and to sweep Walter off his feet.
Of course, how could she do that without the right setting?
The Reardens never had a foothold in Avalon City, and Minnie’s options were limited to her dorm or… a hotel. However, she could not just drag a guy to a hotel on the first date, right? That would be way too forward, and even if Minnie did not mind laying her cards on the table, would Walter be on board?
She had not quite gotten a read on him yet, which was probably why she had not charmed him already.
Then, like a lightbulb flicking on, Minnie had a brainwave and dialed a number.
A gruff, electronically distorted voice answered, “Minnie, how many times do I have to say it? Are you allergic to understanding? Don’t call me unless it’s really important, okay?”
The annoyance was palpable. Minnie could take a hint, but she was no quitter. She knew she was pushing it, but sometimes, she had to push to get what she wanted.
Minnie’s real genius was that she always had her eye on the prize, no matter how the other person felt about it.
“I’ve got something really important to talk about. Why else would I bother you?” she said with such seriousness that even the person on the phone had to chuckle.
1/2
Chapter 360
+25 BONUS
“Spill it, what’s so important? Just a heads up, if it’s not a big deal, don’t get mad if I block you.”
“Okay, here goes!” Minnie’s laughter was infectious, and she was not the least bit scared of the threat.. She knew her news was going to be a game–changer for the person on the other end.
“I need a room.”
Before she could get another word out, she was cut off by an impatient voice.
“Looking for a room? Hit up a hotel. Why come to me?
“Hear me out. Walt’s already said yes to dinner with me tonight. I’m looking for a super quiet place to charm my Walt. Once I’m Mrs. Gordon of the Gordon family, you’ll get whatever you want, right?”
