Chapter 475

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 ques