Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 81

"Cut the sob story. I'm not interested. You can leave my office now. I'll have someone show you out," said Evangeline, pressing the intercom to call the front desk. "I need two security guards to escort Ms. Julia out of the Gordon Group building, please." It was more of a boot than an escort. Julia was seething.

Evangeline was not done yet. "Oh, and Ms. Julia? Just so you know, your partnership with Gordon Group/s over, including that fancy 'Return of the Princess' project we were crafting for you. No need to come by the office for work anymore. Don't thank me- it's the least I can do."

Evangeline's tone was light, but Walter caught the triumphant glint in her eye. He found every side of her utterly captivating.

The violin prodigy who had once been the center of attention was then unceremoniously ousted from the building. There had been whispers that Julia might end up as the future Mrs. Gordon, and everyone had been so welcoming each time she visited. However, the real d had arrived, and Julia was tossed out like she was the other woman, her pride in tatters.

How could she let that slide? She jumped into a cab, tears streaming down her face, and headed back to the apartment Walter had set up for them.

Andrew and Lydia's argument about the house was reaching a fever pitch. Lydia was lambasting him, demanding to know why they had not secured the house when Evangeline's

mother passed away, leaving them without a roof over their heads. Her words were sharp and unforgiving.

ever the pushover, could not muster a word in his defense. He was the type who seemed to attract trouble, and Lydia was his

for Yessica, the sweet and kind-hearted woman. Her death had hit him hard, and he had kicked himself for not resisting the temptations that came his way.

the weight of years heavy on his shoulders, all he had left was regret. He wished the mother and daughter had both been spared the trouble they

heart ached when she saw Julia come home crying. She listened intently as Julia recounted

arm around her daughter. "Don't cry, sweetheart. I won't let them get away with this. I haven't played my

trump card?" Julia looked up, a

Walter observed Evangeline as she

documents on her desk.

your little game today?" he asked, his voice

bad. Playing the role

said Walter, leaning in close, his gaze intense with a predatory

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