The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 320 Always Beneath William

Julia coughed violently, frustration burning in her chest as she tried to explain herself.

For the past two years, she had barely dared to step outside because of this illness, let alone attend social events or high-profile gatherings.

If it weren't for the medication from Goodwill Pharmacy, she probably wouldn't have been able to keep up her act in front of Ivan and maintain his favor.

The one thing Julia hated most was people suggesting her illness was contagious. So the moment she heard Charlotte's comment, her temper flared.

"If anyone dares spread nonsense, I'll tear their damn mouth apart!" she spat between ragged breaths.

After finally catching her breath, she wiped away the tears that had welled up from her relentless coughing and stepped forward to help Wendy.

"Wendy, did someone from Goodwill Pharmacy hit you?"

"It was me."

A voice filled with suppressed fury cut through the air.

Ivan's expression was dark as he stormed forward, grabbing Julia by the arm and yanking her aside. "If you're not feeling well, then stay in the car. What the hell are you doing down here?"

"Honey, why would you hit Wendy? She's my aunt!"

Julia struggled to hold back another coughing fit, her voice hoarse. "What did she do to make you so angry?"

"Madam..."

Wendy, who had been lying on the floor, finally gathered herself.

Leaning against the wall, she slowly got to her feet, her eyes welling up with tears as she prepared to complain.

But before she could even open her mouth, Ivan said icily, "Julia, if you dare plead for that bitch, then you can get the hell out of the Sinclair family along with her."

Julia froze. She turned to Wendy, who looked pitiful and ready to speak, but the words died in her throat.

Ivan had never spoken to her with such indifference, let alone such harsh words. Julia steadied herself, pressing a tissue to her mouth as she fought the urge to cough. Stepping closer to Ivan, she gently patted his chest.

"Honey, don't be angry. Wendy made a mistake. I'll make sure to discipline her."

Before she could even finish her sentence, another violent coughing fit overtook her.

In the past, whenever Julia coughed, Ivan would immediately step in, gently patting her back with concern. But this time...

inexplicably took half a step

"Ugh!"

sound, her face twisted in

woman calling

made no effort to

always known

the years, Julia had repeatedly tried to cozy up to her, hoping to establish a connection. She

schemed their way into power. She had never once given Julia the time of day, let alone entertained any of

win Charlotte over, she switched targets, turning her attention to Luna,

for Julia's sweet-talking, eventually agreeing to let Zane

the filial son, had accepted the arrangement, solely

just as he had told Natalie before, his so-called relationship with Ruby was nothing more than a

Ruby and had never once gotten involved in any of

knew a little about the Holt family's affairs. She also knew that Zane had been working at

Natalie and

Ivan and Julia, she would immediately

way here, she had exchanged a few messages with Natalie and confirmed that Zane

the case, Charlotte wouldn't make things difficult for

contrary, because Zane had firmly stood by Natalie's side, going so far as to break up with Ruby without hesitation at Natalie's single word, Charlotte felt he

into power as

doubted that with Julia and Ivan as parents, Ruby could have turned

watch your mouth!" Ivan had

Natalie being young and aggressive was one thing, but now Charlotte

I've admitted my mistakes. If

people, Julia's housekeeper

lowering my stance as much as possible, yet you Walkers

finally breathed a sigh of relief. As expected, her position in Ivan's

she stepped forward and

sharp itch flared

coughing. This time,

okay?" Wendy quickly shifted her weight

mouth anymore. Instead,

never would have guessed that this unfamiliar woman was the real

Walker family's eldest daughter. And Emma's face was

was a complete

top of that, Goodwill Pharmacy had

treatment

elderly man with a wise and mystical air