Chapter 118
**Chapter 0118**
She knew her father was clever enough to see through Daisy, so she tried not to worry too much.
“How do I look?” Walter asked as he leaned against the doorframe.
Irene was in her bedroom when she turned to look at him. Her face lit up with joy. He looked incredibly handsome in his suit, and the silver mask he wore perfectly matched his outfit. This made her smile even wider.
“He’s just like my father,” she admitted.
“Did you cut your hair?”
He nodded and ran his fingers through his hair.
“It would be nice,” he said.
“Yes,” he replied loudly. “I wanted to look clean for tonight, so I thought a haircut would be a good idea.”
Irene looked at Walter and said, “You look very handsome, Walter. Judy is a lucky woman.”
Walter shrugged and looked down at the ground.
“I’m the lucky one,” he replied softly. “I really like her.”
“I think I’m going to ask her tonight to be my girlfriend,” he said, feeling excited.
Irene frowned and took a moment to think about it. “You don’t think it’s too soon?” she asked, concerned.
He frowned back, unsure. “I know it might seem quick, but I really like her,” he replied.
“It’s too soon, but I really feel like she’s the right one for me,” he said softly.
“But she’s not your fated mate,” someone replied.
He raised his eyebrows in surprise.
“And Ethan isn’t yours either. But you’re still marrying him.”
“You know he’s the right one for you,” he reminded her.
She blushed at his words and nervously bit her lower lip.
“You’re right,” she admitted. “I just don’t want to see anyone get hurt.”
“I would never hurt her,” he said to her. “If she doesn’t want to move to France with me, then I’ll think about staying here for good. I can start my own business here and put down new roots.”
Irene raised her eyebrows. “You’d do that for her?” she asked. “Even after just a couple of dates?”
He blushed. “I think I might be falling in love with her,” he admitted. “Those moments we shared felt special.”
I only needed a couple of dates to know for sure how I felt. Tonight, I’ll find out if the feeling is mutual. If it is, then we can move forward from there.
Irene smiled thoughtfully at her cousin and stepped closer to give him a hug.
“I’m so happy for you, Walter,” she said, smiling at him.
**Chapter 118**
She stepped back and adjusted the mask on his face. “Are there more masks?” she asked, curious.
He nodded. “Yeah,” he replied.
One of the maids brought in a box of masks. He replied to her.
She nodded and stepped around him to leave her room. She walked down the grand stairs and reached the front foyer, where the box of masks was waiting.
Her father was staring down at them, looking as handsome as ever. It was funny because the sultan kind of resembled Walters. They truly looked alike; the family resemblance was quite obvious.
“Are you picking up where we left off?” Walters asked.
“Do you want to try on a mask?” Irene asked him.
He looked up at her and nodded.
“I’m not sure which one would match my suit better,” he said, thinking carefully as he examined each mask in the box.
Irene frowned at the box and considered the options.
Irene spotted a mask that looked just like the one Walter was wearing.
“Walter is wearing something similar,” she said, pointing to the silver mask. “He chose this one.” She lifted the mask up to Gavin’s face. “I think it looks great with the outfit!”
Gavin glanced at me for a brief moment before putting the mask over his eyes. He looked so much like Walter that I had to blink a few times to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.
“Okay,” Gavin finally said, nodding his head. “This one…”
Irene nodded and picked up a mask that matched her dress. Just then, Adam opened the front door, and Ethan walked into the foyer. He had a big smile on his face and was holding a bouquet of flowers for Irene. She beamed with joy at the sight of him.
The girl kissed him sweetly on the cheek while he told her how beautiful he looked.
Gavin took off his mask and tucked it into his front pocket just as Walter walked down the stairs. “I had a driver pick up Judy,” Walter said.
“Bring her here,” he said. “Has she arrived yet?”
Adam looked outside. “It seems she just pulled up,” he replied.
Walter waited anxiously for Judy to walk into the house.
After a few minutes, she appeared at the doorway, looking incredibly beautiful. Her hair was styled half down and half curled, looking perfect. She wore a stunning dress that was the most beautiful thing anyone had ever seen. It fit her perfectly, highlighting her figure beautifully.
Judy looked stunning, as if the outfit was made just for her. She had a flawless appearance that took everyone’s breath away.
Feeling a bit shy, she offered an awkward smile while glancing around the foyer. It seemed like everyone was watching her. Ethan stood close by, with his arm around Irene, but his attention was completely on Judy. His mouth hung open, clearly captivated by her beauty.
Walter was almost on the ground, his eyes shining with excitement. The joy on his face made her blush.
But it wasn’t Walter’s eyes that caught her attention; it was Gavin’s. He stood a bit farther away, watching her intently.
**Chapter 0118**
There was something in his eyes that she couldn’t quite understand. They were dark and clouded, hinting at something that felt almost like lust.
As they took her in, she felt a mix of fear and curiosity. She knew she had to stay strong, no matter what happened next.
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