Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 58

The scandal had escalated beyond control. With Walter unreachable, Julia dropped her sick act. No point in faking illness when her home was on the line.

She hailed a cab and rushed back, only to find her house surrounded by a thick crowd. Thanks to the police Andrew had called, she managed

to push her way through. That short stretch to her doorstep took an agonizingly long time, and the crowd's wandering hands did not let her pass without inciden

She stumbled into the yard, a mess from the confrontation. There was Evangeline. the picture of composed indifference, swinging with her shades on, while James stood close by. Bodyguards hovered, shielding her from the sun with their umbrellas. She looked every bit the untouchable mob heiress.

Andrew and Lydia, bolstered by the sight of their darling daughter and the cops on the scene, hurried down to face off with Evangeline.

"Officer, can you believe this? Our own daughter storms into our home, threatens to kick us out, and tosses our stuff in the trash! You've got to get her out of here!" Andrew's voice boomed with indignation.

The cop surveyed the chaotic scene, well aware that any attempt to smooth things over could be twisted by the eager cameras outside. They were not about to jump to

conclusions based on Andrew's fant.

*Someone give me the straight story," said the squad leader.

Falcon International

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was no joke, he was the trusted counsel for the big-time business moguls. It

James laid out the facts for Captain Kayden White, Andrew and his cohorts sensed trouble. Why was

here by yourself?" Lydia had little faith in the police and had her

her daughter. Surely he would not stand idly

been trying to reach Walter since yesterday, but his

her hands in despair. "What are we going to

deed to prove her ownership, and the clear evidence was undeniable. He explained the situation loudly to the onlookers and demanded that Andrew's family pack up and leave immediately. Lydia, hearing that, collapsed into a seat, pointing at the group and shouting, "What kind of top are you?! You're probably in league with that little snake. I've lived in this house for over

to calm Lydia, whispering urgently, "Julia is a public figure now. You might not care about

burned with embarrassment.

the last thing she needed was her mother causing a spectacle with all the fans and media present. It was a blow to her dignity, but with the crowd watching, she could not lash out. Instead, she turned her frustration toward Evangeline. "Evangeline, are you really going to back us into a corner? Mom and Dad were always so good to you, and they even handed over my chance with Walter to you. What more do you want, that you'd kick us out,

cheeks in big drops, her

for, and she doesn't even appreciate it.

fox!" someone in the

gave a piercing glance in that direction, her powerful aura