Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 80

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"What's on your mind that you need to tell my husband? Out with it-I'm all ears. Or, if you prefer, you two can have your little secret chat. Though, would you really leave me here, all by myself in the office, waiting, darling?" said Evangeline, her eyes playfully teasing Walter.

Julia, witnessing that spectacle, was seething with rage.

"Julia, if there's something you need to say, let's hear it. Right here, right now." Walter's gaze shifted to Julia, the warmth gone and replaced by a chill colder than the one he reserved for strangers. "I need to talk to you about our past project-it's about work. Can we talk in private?" There was a touch of desperation in her voice.

'Walter, just look at me. I'm the one who really loves you,' Julia silently pleaded.

"I'm afraid I can't be of much help anymore." Walter shrugged helplessly. "Evangeline holds most of the Gordon Group's shares now. She's the top shareholder, and I even

have to follow her lead."

that much. Could he

remember how we grew up together? You even gave me a bamboo dragonfly when we were kids. Have you really forgotten all that?" Julia reminisced, hoping to stir some fondness in Walter. He had always been protective of her, just like

sent away, Julia and Walter continued their education at the same institution for a few more years. Walter and Evangeline, who were classmates, had a close bond. Julia was a year behind and always seemed to be trailing behind

tears and even quicker to snitch, and though they did not really enjoy

furrowed as she turned to Walter, recalling that she too had once given him such a

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my place when you

somewhat appeased, sat back and observed them with the stern gaze of

cheeks flushed with frustration, had

skin then

like a hero to rescue me? You were like my knight in shining armor. That's why I've always stuck by you." Walter massaged

Evangeline and then at Julia, before clearing his throat and admitting, somewhat sheepishly, "You might be a bit confused. Those kids were shaking me down for protection money, and