Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 19

Julia's friends, bolstered by Walter's arrival, found a renewed sense of confidence.

Evangeline remained silent.

"Walt!" Julia's voice dripped with sweetness as she preempted any other conversation. She ran her fingers through her hair, and tears streamed down her face in gratitude for her timely rescue.

"I don't know what I've done wrong, but my sister and her friends just attacked us. Look at my face-it's all swollen."

To be attacked twice in one day...

This time, away from the Gordon estate, Julia was determined not to let Evangeline get away with it.

Julia's tears were a portrait of distress, though the slap marks on her face lent a touch of the absurd to her plight.

Walter stared at Julia's bruised cheek before glaring at Evangeline icily.

It was bad enough Evangeline had struck him, but she was even cavorting with young men too? They were not even divorced yet, and she was already so impatient!

Taking in her flawless makeup and the sultry dress that was a far cry from anything he had seen her in before, Walter felt an inexplicable surge of irritation.

He confronted her head-on.

the Gordon name before the ink on our divorce papers is dry? Inciting a brawl, attacking your own sister?" Walter's voice was a low growl, his eyes dark with accusation.

Walter steadied her with

precious Julia, her own heart still as stone. She stood her ground, poised as

you spare a thought for your marriage vows or the Gordon family's reputation?"

with tension, like the calm before

and no

with anger, wanted to shield her from the

man Evangeline had adored was defending his lover for

gave Roslyn a slight shake of her head. That was her battle to fight with Walter,

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dark eyes a mystery in the shadows. "You knew Julia was off-limits, yet you still went after her?" "What's done is done. Or are you looking for payback? Evangeline lifted her

not spare her a glance. "I

Well, she was about to learn what life was like without

girl who had just dialed 911, piped up with a bold promise, "Don't worry, Mr. Walter Gordon. I've already alerted the cops. She had the nerve to hit me and Julia, but my uncle will handle her." The Garside family and her uncle, Jay Garside, all relied

remained silent and scooped Julia up in his arms. He

back.

friends gasped in

to stop Walter but could not, leaving him no