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Walter needed to see how Trey was doing. His grandfather had lost his appetite since Evangeline’s departure, and Walter was worried about his health.
Upon entering, he found Trey engrossed in the latest news about Evangeline, his eyes gleaming with admiration.
Walter caught the look on his grandfather’s face, which held no trace of shock at the revelation that Evangeline was a queen of the racetrack.
“Grandpa, you knew about this all along, didn’t you?” Walter probed.
Without even bothering to glance back, Trey responded, “You’ve been Evie’s husband for how long and are still clueless? What could I possibly know that you don’t?”
The old man’s tone was laced with irritation. “Evie’s a rose that’s been planted in a pile of manure!” He shook his head in dismay. “How on earth did the Gordons end up with a dud like you?”
“Grandpa, I admit I messed up before, but is there anything else you know about Evangeline?” pressed Walter, desperate to uncover all he could about her.
“I’ve said it before, I don’t know a thing. If you really care, go dig up the truth yourself!
The mere thought made Trey see red.
His once–favored granddaughter–in–law, her potential squandered by that good–for- nothing.
“Remember, there’s a board meeting for the company tomorrow. You’re expected to be there, and so is Evie,” Trey mentioned.
Walter was baffled. “Why would Evangeline need to attend the Gordon Group’s board meeting?”
“I’m planning to give Evie a slice of the Gordon Group’s shares for you to oversee.‘ Walter’s face turned stormy.
Sure, Trey was fond of Evangeline, but with their marriage on the rocks and a divorce looming, was giving her the shares not the same as throwing them away?
However, he knew better than to challenge his grandfather’s will, so he stormed off, fuming.
Back at the company, Waller summoned Oscar to his office. “Any leads on Evangeline lately?” he inquired, his voice tinged with expectation.
Oscar felt a bead of sweat trickle down his temple. How could he confess that he
had hit a dead end?
It was a ghost town. He could not even rustle up a stray dog for questioning.
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