Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 42

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"Let her," Walter snapped, his face set in a hard line as he shot Oscar a withering look.

Oscar bit back any further objections, getting the message loud and clear. "Alright, alright. I'll make sure the missus hears about tonight."

Walter was at it again, trying to rile up Evangeline with Julia's presence. Could that really work? Somehow, he doubted it.

The clock struck seven-thirty, and the Foster family's charity auction kicked off right on schedule in Capital City. The venue was the famed Victoria Garden House, a place that once echoed with the

laughter of the elite as they enjoyed their music and theater. Then, it was Avalon City's most opulent playground for the rich and famous. The gala was already buzzing with the elegance of classical performances, the air filled with the

harmonious melodies of flutes and zithers. The crowd was a parade of the elite, each person a vision of beauty and stature, adhering to a strict height requirement. Clad in traditional gray-blue garb, they looked like figures stepped out of a painting, a feast for the eyes.

Victoria Garden House was no ordinary venue, a gem hidden from the grasp of the average elite, and Julia, lacking such insider knowledge, dressed in an embarrassingly similar fashion to the staff.

While the servers donned gray-blue, Julia's attire, though traditional, was of a soft crescent hue. The only thing setting her apart was the delicate embroidery on her dress, which did little to ease her discomfort as she stood beside Walter.

for his part, offered no comment, his attention

mere presence sent

after all, Halcyonia's

crowd settled, Julia took her seat beside Walter,

headline material, stirring envy and awe.. His talent and looks had granted him stardom in the corporate and entertainment worlds. It seemed unfair

also drew the crowd's gaze.

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fame had surged since her

rare, and whispers

been confined to the upper echelons. However, their story was

sidled up to Walter, her closeness a calculated move

for the Foster Group spokesperson gig, but the young heiress booted me before I even started. Did I rub her the wrong way? Could you smooth things over for me?" said Julia, her voice dripping with sweetness as she playfully pulled at his arm. "You think I'm chummy with that Ms. Foster?" replied Walter,

grandpa and

are at loggerheads," Walter cut in

wouldn't have considered Foster Group. I thought it'd be a great kick-off for my career... Is she snubbing me because of you?" Julia's

He looked after her like a sister, always ready to lend