Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 343

It had been ages since Evangeline had felt this kind of warmth.

In an instant, she was reminded of her mother, who had left the world too soon.

She could not help but wonder if Julieta was heaven-sent, a way to fill the vold her mother's absence had

left.

Julieta, sensing the prolonged silence, worried she might have crossed a line and quickly added, "If it's too much, you don't have to talk about it..."

"It's not that. I'm just trying to figure out how to put it into words," said Evangeline, searching for the right way to express her tangled thoughts.

Julieta had no idea about Evangeline's situation with Walter. Honestly, she did not feel like going the hassle of explaining their complicated history. It was downright confusing.

Then, like a lightbulb flicking on, Evangeline's eyes sparkled with an idea.

"Mrs. Lewis... Let's say you've got this friend, right? And you've told them you're done, you want to keep your distance. But now, you're in a jam and need to ask for their help. How would you break the ice?"

Julieta looked a little lost at the question.

Evangeline slumped, feeling defeated.

brain was on a constant loop of 'eat, nap, repeat'. It was turning

when you need a favor, just come out with it. Why beat yourself up? Everyone needs a hand sometimes, right?

with clarity. "That's

skimp on the praise, shooting Julieta

amazing. You've cracked a super tough nut

her. "You're welcome, Miss, but now that

"Totally!"

the food back in her mouth, Evangeline realized how hungry she

her fingers twitching excitedly, and she

dinner, Evangeline finished her nightly routine and laid on her big bed, feeling very

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her phone-it was eight

off work but not

With th

thought, she dialed his

president's office, Walter was busy tweaking a project plan that David had already

Walter's gut reaction was not to pick up. Instead, he felt so swamped with work that his eyes

snapped back to reality and realized Evangeline was actually trying to