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Walter remembered Evangeline's hushed instructions and tacked on another line."Oh, and she said to keep it on the down-low. When you get to the airport, don't make a big deal out of it. Act like you just bumped into each other, okay?"Normally, dropping Celina off at the airport was no biggie for someone like him. However, Evangeline had gone out of her way to make sure he got that message.That could only mean one thing: Celina was heading out solo this time.So, if Celina was splitting from the Fosters, where to?Her roots... her real home.The Bennisons' place!If his hunch was right, and Celina was actually going back to the Bennisons, was she not walking into a trap?No way, he could not let that happen. He had to keep her from leaving Avalon City. If he could not stop her, he would be right there with her, heading back to face whatever was waiting.Walter noticed the serious look on David's face and could not make heads or tails of what he was thinking. Then, out of the
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"That's why the wife comes first! I mean, think about it—I even scaled a wall in the dead of night to get Celina back."Scaling walls at midnight.Walter could not suppress a smirk, trying to picture his assistant in such a ridiculous predicament.David was on a roll, but Walter cut him off with a wave of his hand.Suddenly, the office felt too big, too quiet, with just Walter there.He lingered by his desk, hand on his chin, lost in thought over David's words.Was a wife that crucial? Evangeline was his wife, and he had to admit, he had not been half David.All his doubts seemed to find their answers.Why did the Foster brothers label him a troublemaker? Why did Alex keep saying he was too tough on Evangeline?Those sad, sad eyes of Evangeline—was he the reason for her sorrow? Was he the common denominator in all those issues?Walter slapped his forehead, a lightbulb moment, but then the worry crept back in.What was he to do? Should he take a page out of David's book and t
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"I came all this way just to see you off," said David, completely ignoring Evangeline's earlier advice.Why should he hide the fact that he was there to walk his wife to her flight?If Celina was set on leaving, he was prepared to hop on that plane with her."No need to bother, thanks," Celina said with a polite smile, while her hands firmly pushed against David's chest, trying to break free from his hold.However, David barely noticed her feeble attempts. After a short struggle, Celina was at her wit's end. "Let go of me! I'm boarding the plane now!"As Celina's struggles grew fiercer, David decided to stay calm and released her. "Don't go, or let me join you on the flight—it's your call."He laid out the options for Celina, acting like he was doing her a favor."In your dreams! Why on earth would I do what you say?"Celina was nobody's puppet; she was used to calling the shots. The idea of taking orders from a suddenly bossy David was out of the question."Why should you, yo
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Evangeline thought it through for a while and decided she should not squash Roslyn's excitement. She was all in for the trip.Out of the blue…"Evangeline, hold up."A husky voice cut through the bustling crowd. Evangeline blinked, half-believing her ears were playing tricks on her.Meanwhile, Roslyn was practically bouncing with impatience. "Evie, let's move it!"Just as Evangeline was about to speed up, a strong hand clamped down on her wrist."Hey, I'm talking to you. Didn't you hear me?"She glanced up, and there was Walter, standing right there.Evangeline's mind hit pause as she stared at the guy who had seemingly materialized out of thin air."Well, isn't this a surprise, Mr. Walter Gordon." She tried to sound casual. "Are you catching a flight too?"Walter was straightforward."Nope, not flying."Evangeline raised an eyebrow.Not flying? Then what was he doing at the airport?When Roslyn noticed Evangeline had not budged, she turned, only to jump at the sight of W
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"It doesn't matter whether I hurt Evangeline or not. What matters is..."David had just discovered that Evangeline and Roslyn had tickets to Southern Crownlands.Walter had only intended to catch a glimpse of Evangeline from afar, but the moment he learned she was headed to Southern Crownlands, he lost it.He had gone through so much trouble to trade Julia for Evangeline's safety and well-being back home.The Bennison family crisis was over, and Julia, the instigator, had been temporarily taken to Southern Crownlands by Ethan.However, Evangeline was about to walk right into the lion's den! That just could not happen!"Hey, are you guys heading to Southern Crownlands or what?"He knew Roslyn well enough to know that she would not back down unless he spelled things out for her. Evangeline was the same, but even more so. She might seem all laughs and easy to talk to, but when she dug her heels in, changing her mind was close to impossible.A shadow of confusion crossed Roslyn's e
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The diamond mine in Southern Crownlands was then the heart of Gordon Group's expansion, and Walter had thrown his entire focus into it.However, the winds at the company had shifted against him. Trey, who had been out of the loop for ages, was suddenly keen on meddling with the staff management. Right on his heels was Alex, with his eyes set on the prize.If Walter turned his back on the company's pile of issues then, he might as well hand the reins right over to Alex!That was why he could not leave with Evangeline, and Evangeline could not just up and leave Avalon City!"What a joke. Why should I do what you say?" Evangeline let out a bitter laugh, shaking off Walter's hand, but not without a twinge of sympathy."Walter, you've got three minutes to make your case. Convince me, and I'll head back."Roslyn caught the undertone in Evangeline's challenge and her eyes went wide."Evie, you..." 'Why would you even consider his words?'Evangeline was already losing her patience and
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So, if Roslyn and Evangeline did not show up in person, it would not make a difference, right?No point in spelling that out for Walter.Roslyn took Evangeline's hand excitedly as they left the airport.Yale had their backs with a private jet on standby to keep Evangeline safe. There was still time to hash out whether they should go.On the way to the jet, Roslyn realized Evangeline had not said anything. She turned, shocked, only to find her with a blank stare, her eyes hollow. She was just going through the motions, following her out, lost in her thoughts."Evie, we need to talk about our trip to Southern Crownlands again," said Roslyn.Evangeline's attention snapping back as she looked up, puzzled. "Are you scared because Julia is there?" The words tumbled out before Evangeline could stop them, and she instantly regretted it.Roslyn was not afraid of anything. Why would she be scared then?"Yeah, I'm scared," Roslyn admitted without a beat. "Julia's been messing with you fro
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The document came in triplicate, the final version hammered out by David and the folks over in Southern Crownlands. Walter just needed to sign his name, stamp his seal, keep one copy, and send the other two back from whence they came. Then, it would all be official.As he looked over the papers, Walter was on the edge of his seat. The long, drawn-out legal battle over the diamond mines was about to wrap up with a neat little bow.The verdict was clear as day: Gordon Group had outmaneuvered the competition, and with the Bennison family bowing out, they had snagged the Southern Crownlands government's blessing to mine those sparkling gems.That standoff had been going on for a solid two years, and it was finally over. It should have been a moment of triumph, but Walter's face was all scrunched up in worry as he read the fine print.A whopping 30 billion dollars in investment for the Southern Crownlands diamond mines, plus giving away a 30 percent cut of the profits? What was the deal
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After that mess, Cole's wife blamed herself for everything and was drowning in guilt.Cole could not stand to see her cry day in, day out. So, he did something big: he went to an orphanage and came back with five kids.They were not his flesh and blood, but Cole raised them with all he had, a no-nonsense dad through and through. His wife? She poured her heart into those kids, loving them like they were her own.Maybe it was their good hearts that did it, but somehow, they got their miracle. Thanks to the wonders of in-vitro fertilization, they got a second chance at parenthood.That was how Yessica came into the world.After Yessica arrived, a tiny, squishy bundle of joy, she became the center of the Foster family's universe.Yessica was the only child born to Cole, and the baby Evangeline was carrying was the last hope for the Foster family's lineage.Cole's world shattered when Evangeline lost the baby, and he passed away, overwhelmed by sorrow.Others might have accused Cole
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Yale's face twisted into a knot at the thought of Roslyn.As long as she did not rub off on Evangeline, he could pretend not to see whatever else she got up to."What's the big deal?"Holden shrugged. "Did you forget? When Evie wanted to shack up solo in the 'Emerald of the Highlands' mansion, didn't we hook her up with Julieta for some round-the-clock company? She was none the wiser!"And I've got just the person in mind to hang with Evie—what about... Hank?"Holden leaned in, a mischievous glint in his eye."Don't even try to tell me you're not itching to keep that golden goose for the company! Sure, the kid's got skills, but him working his tail off for the Foster Group without any official title or clear role? That's a ticking time bomb."Why not play matchmaker with him and Evie? If sparks fly and Hank becomes part of the Foster family by marrying her, we could hand over the whole shebang with peace of mind, right?"He was talking a mile a minute, his excitement growing wi
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Yale had put his job on hold for the sake of the Foster family, and the higher-ups were not exactly thrilled about it.Anyone else would have raced back to work by then.However, with Evangeline's miscarriage and Cole's death, not to mention the constant threats of assassination and kidnapping, Yale was too worried about Evangeline's safety to leave.He was not about to let Holden pin that kind of rap on him.Holden realized he had crossed a line and quickly switched gears. "Okay, okay, so I've got a big mouth and I blabbed. You're the big brother, aren't you going to let it slide?"Just then, something dawned on Holden. "Hey, you've been home for ages now. What about your job... is everything okay there?"As he spoke, Holden kicked himself for being so clueless. He had only just thought about his elder brother's job situation.Yale held a top position in the north and could not leave a job like that unattended for long.Holden knew that Yale must be going through tough times o
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What baffled Walter was who could have convinced Trey to agree to such a thing.After all, Alex was a natural at business. Forcing him out of the game was like a fate worse than death!Did someone have a grudge against Alex?Caught up in his thoughts, Walter found himself at the bottom of the stairs.Instinctively looking ahead, he spotted a solitary figure in the garden through the villa's large windows.The chill of early spring lingered in the air.Alex was out there, dressed in a light camel hair coat with a blanket over his legs, staring blankly at the garden's faded glory.Walter did not interrupt him. Instead, he stood by the window, silently watching.Alex had always been his brother, and nothing could change that. Despite their different parents and the rivalry over Evangeline, Walter had always seen Alex as a true brother.As he watched the solitary figure outside, Walter wondered what was going through Alex's mind. Was he thinking about when he would return to the c
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Trey's expression fell.Walter saw the shift in his grandfather's expression but pressed on anyway."Alex has the skills and the vision. He could make a fortune for Gordon Group. Why are you so hung up on that old promise?"That was something Walter just could not wrap his head around.Before, when it came to Alex, he had only played the bad guy to keep Alex from holding a grudge against Trey.However, truth be told, Walter never really cared who ran Gordon Group. He actually thought it would be better off in Alex's hands, so he could go do his own thing.Trey let out a long, weary sigh. "Walter, you're giving others a leg up and selling yourself short. That's not like you..."His eyes, old and wise, suddenly looked clouded and sad as he gazed at Walter, a touch of sorrow in his gaze."Grandpa, you know me. I'm just being honest."It was easy to see things clearly from the outside, but Walter, even caught up in the middle of it all, managed to stay objective and fair about Ale
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The only person who could pull that off was Evangeline.Walter felt his heart plummet.He had spilled the beans right in front of Trey!Dinner at the Gordon family's old house, with one elder and two youngsters, was surprisingly peaceful for once.Trey, though, kept a frosty look the whole time, only cracking a slight smile when he took a sip of his drink.Aria, not wanting to rub Trey the wrong way, nudged Walter to lay on the charm.Somehow, they managed to wrap up dinner without any drama. However, as soon as Trey set down his silverware, his voice dropped an octave."Walter, step into the study with me."That tone sent a shiver down Walter's spine.Family stuff was no secret to Aria and Alex. If they were heading to the study alone, it had to be about business.Trey's icy demeanor at dinner must have been because of the report Walter brought back.Walter braced himself, but facing the music still had him anxious.A sheaf of papers smacked him square in the face. Walter
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"As for that, I can't be certain," replied Alex with a nonchalant shrug. "I'll take my time. The right person will come along when it's meant to be."Alex flashed Trey a half-hearted smile, his mind buzzing with a single thought. "So, you turn to me only because Walter's out of the picture?"It did not really bother him, however. As long as he could introduce his future bride to his grandfather without any fuss, that was all that mattered.It was not every day that an elder would be accepting of a woman who married the younger brother before ending up with the older one.However, Trey did not take Alex's relaxed demeanor well and got all worked up."You can't be so laid back about this, man. You're in your thirties, and finding a wife should be top of your list! Tell you what, I'll have some old buddies over soon, maybe we can scout out the perfect girl for you..."Trey did not usually fret over Alex, but he was all grown up, and playing matchmaker was the least he could do.Ale
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"Nothing. Go see when your mom's serving dinner. I'm starving."Was that it? Just like that?Walter was stunned, hardly able to believe the conversation had ended so abruptly.Trey clutched his prized cane, lounging in the living room. He had waited for ages, and he was just going to let Walter off the hook that easily?He caught Walter's doubtful look and, with a flick of his cane, said in annoyance, "What, you need a good thrashing to feel right? If you're itching for it, I'm happy to help..."He was about to lift his cane when Walter, not about to wait around for that, made a beeline for the door.Little did Walter know, someone had been watching their every move from a hidden spot. It was not until Walter had bolted that the observer wheeled himself into the open."Grandpa, what's this?" Alex's eyes landed on the papers Trey had tossed onto the couch. He grabbed them, feigning curiosity. "What's this all about?"He did not even need to peek at the papers; he already knew wh
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Trey was supposed to be all over the Southern Crownlands case, right?Handing over the document without being asked had to be better than waiting for Trey to demand it.However, Trey's reaction was explosive. He chucked the document aside like it was nothing."Walter, look at you, all grown up. You barely come home, and when you do, the first thing you talk about is work?"You're so into your job. Why'd you even bother getting married?"'Again with Evangeline!'Walter had convinced himself that Trey was just blowing off steam over some work issue. However, deep down, it was all about his rocky marriage to Evangeline."Alright, sure, I married Evangeline, but we both know the real story of how she ended up in the Gordon family, don't we, Grandpa?"Back then, he did not want to marry Evangeline at all.Sometimes he wondered, if he had just refused to let Evangeline into his life, would he be spared the heartache he felt then?However, that was just Walter making excuses. Truth
