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.

a low growl, his eyes dark with accusation. Hearing Walter's words, Julia's lips

pushing her away, Walter

Julia, her own heart still as stone.

Julia on that cruise, did you spare a thought for your marriage vows or the Gordon family's reputation?" Evangeline's voice

tension, like

no one dared

anger, wanted to shield her

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

shake of her head. That was her battle to fight

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a mystery in the shadows. "You knew Julia was off-limits, yet you still went after her?" "What's done

not spare her a glance. "I won't touch you. I'll

she not? Well, she was about to learn what life was like without the Gordon

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

silent and scooped Julia up in his arms. He strode out

back.

friends gasped in

to stop Walter but could not, leaving him no