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.

his part, offered no comment, his attention

mere presence sent ripples through

after all, Halcyonia's most prized

commenced and the crowd settled, Julia took her

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

the crescent attire, Julia, also drew

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prodigy whose fame had surged since her

were rare, and

been confined to the upper echelons. However, their story was out in the open for

to Walter, her closeness a calculated move

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, his

your grandpa and the

I are at loggerheads,"

at odds, I wouldn't have considered Foster

He looked after her like a sister, always ready