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.

dry? Inciting a brawl, attacking your own sister?" Walter's voice was a low growl, his eyes dark with accusation. Hearing Walter's words, Julia's

her away, Walter steadied her with

over his precious Julia, her own heart still as

were whispering sweet nothings to Julia on that cruise, did you spare a thought for your marriage vows

crackled with tension, like

no

wanted to shield her

for all to see! Evangeline's heart

Roslyn a slight shake of her head. That was her battle to

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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

"I won't touch

not? Well, she was about to learn

She had the nerve to hit me and Julia, but my uncle will handle her." The Garside family and

mind, Walter remained silent and scooped Julia up in his arms. He strode out

back.

friends gasped

stop Walter but could not, leaving him no choice