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 mere presence sent ripples through the

after all,

crowd settled, Julia took her seat

granted him stardom in the corporate and entertainment worlds.

Julia, also drew the crowd's gaze. She

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prodigy whose fame had surged

were rare,

echelons. However, their story was out in the open for all to see on this

her closeness a calculated move that turned

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

grandpa and the Fosters

are at

odds, I wouldn't have considered Foster Group. I thought it'd be a great kick-off for my

job. I'll find something else for you," said Walter, dismissing the issue with ease. He always did what he could for Julia, ever since he owed her a big favor. He looked after her like a sister, always ready to lend a hand. Julia was well aware of