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.

attacking your own sister?" Walter's voice was a low growl, his eyes dark with accusation.

her away, Walter steadied her with

watched with an icy stare as Walter fussed over his precious Julia, her own heart

on about the Gordon family's honor, but when you were whispering sweet nothings to Julia on that cruise, did you spare a thought for your marriage vows or the Gordon

like the calm

presence was overwhelming, and no

wanted to shield her

adored was defending his lover for all to see! Evangeline's

shake of her head. That was her battle to fight with Walter, and she needed no

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went after her?" "What's done is done. Or are you looking for payback? Evangeline lifted

a glance. "I won't touch you. I'll

did she not? Well, she was about to learn what

the cops. She had the nerve to hit me and Julia, but my

silent and scooped Julia

back.

gasped

reached out to stop Walter but could