At least from what I know, he's not someone who would abandon you. We should give him the benefit of the doubt."

The next day, they disguised themselves and followed Walter to a mall.

Lilah watched his lonely figure sitting in a café. Even now, she believed he was hiding something significant.

But soon, a young woman appeared.

She was strikingly beautiful, wearing sunglasses and a short skirt that highlighted her long, slender legs. Her long, slender legs made her stand out.

The woman approached Walter, smiling as she sat down. They ordered drinks and chatted happily, looking entirely at ease.

Lilah felt as if she'd been slapped in the face.

Anger surged within her. Who was this woman?

"Lilah, he's cheating! This relationship must end!" Effie's body shook with fury, ready to confront Walter.

Lilah held her back. "Wait, let me investigate further."

When the young woman went to the restroom, Lilah followed and cornered her, ready to inquire.

"You must be Miss Qiao. I've seen you online. I'm Ashlyn. Nice to meet you." The woman smiled, extending her hand graciously.

Lilah didn't take the delicate hand offered to her, instead she said calmly, "What's your relationship with Walter? You do know he has a girlfriend, right?"

Ashlyn paused slightly, then smiled, "Miss Lilah, perhaps you're not aware, Walter and I grew up together. The Jiang family is well-known and influential in our community, and we've been inseparable since childhood. Our families even arranged a marriage for us, though it was just a verbal agreement. Recently, we've been revisiting the idea.

In other words, I'll soon be his fiancée and eventually his wife. As for his past, how many girlfriends he's had or any flings, I don't care. I also hope others won't interfere and disrupt us. Do you understand, Miss Lilah?"

Ashlyn's words were crystal clear.

"And what about Walter's thoughts?" Lilah took a deep breath, trying to keep her anger from showing in her eyes.

Ashlyn crossed her arms, her smile alluring, "I'm sure, Miss Lilah, you already know his stance, so why ask further?"

Despite her frustration, Lilah had nothing more to say.

After all, it was their business.

Once outside the restroom, Lilah noticed Effie couldn't hold back and had run out to confront Walter.

The two stood in a standoff, with Walter's head bowed low, as if unwilling to clarify things.

"Walter, make things clear for me today. Who exactly is she to you?" Effie had never felt so humbled. She told herself this would be the last time she embarrassed herself.

If this man remained so cowardly, regardless of whether he was hiding something or not, she would never like him again.