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