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.

sister?" Walter's voice was a low growl,

pushing her away, Walter steadied her with

stare as Walter fussed over his precious Julia, her own heart still as

to Julia on that cruise, did you spare a thought for your marriage vows or the Gordon family's reputation?" Evangeline's voice was calm, her demeanor unruffled as she threw the words back at

with tension, like the calm

overwhelming, and no

wanted to shield

Evangeline had adored was defending his lover for all to see! Evangeline's heart must have

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

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scorn, his 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 chin defiantly

he did not spare her a glance. "I won't touch you. I'll let the police handle

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

the nerve to hit me and Julia, but my uncle will handle her." The Garside family and her uncle, Jay Garside, all relied on Walter. It only made sense she would make

Walter remained silent and scooped Julia up in

back.

friends gasped

could