198 Chapter 26

"We still have to keep your information private," Alvaro said at Evangeline when they were alone inside his office.

"I really don't care about the Cole's fortune. Even without it, I can still manage."

"Just indulge grandfather. It will lessen his guilt and helps his mind at ease."

Evangeline rolled her eyes. "Just get it over with. Where are the papers I needed to sign?"

Álvaro gazed at Evangeline with his lips quirking up a little. "Oh, did I forgot to mention that at least three days is needed to ready all the papers?"

". . ."

"Your face is telling me that you'd rather forsake a century's worth of fortune that could last your entire generations from multiple lifetimes than wait for just a single hour in here." Alvaro crossed his arms and stifled a laugh.

"Yes. That's exactly how I feel." She needed to get home. What if Eric was already in their apartment? They haven't talked and made up yet.