Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 474

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Bathed in the soft glow of the lights, Minnie stood by the cruise ship's railing, pulled out the phone, and dialed a number. A stranger's voice answered. "Hello, who are you looking for?"

Lydia, ever cautious since her hospital escape, never took calls from unknown numbers.

Minnie was aware of that and did not bother with pleasantries. "It's Minnie. Put Mrs. Lydia on the phone, quick."

Lydia's voice came through shortly after. "Julia, you know I avoid unknown calls. Why'd you dial me with a strange number?"

"There's been a bit of trouble, and it's too much to explain right now."

Minnie rolled her eyes at the thought of drudging through a mess of details. "Mom, cut to the chase. You said last time that everything was set, we just needed to find that woman. Was that for real?

not hide the smugness in her voice as she replied, "Absolutely. The moment Evangeline, that little snake, lands in my grasp, she's done

the location. Get ready fast. And Mom, plans have changed. I'm not

into the endless sea, watching it make a tiny

A few dances with Walter and she was beat. Post-dinner, they naturally headed back to the room Walter

side on the big bed, both staring up at the

was none of the fiery passion they would expect from a couple who had been apart for ages. It was more like an old married couple, holding hands and counting stars, fighting to keep their eyes open just

"Feeling sleepy?"

his attention to Evangeline. He sat up, flicked on the night light, and saw her eyes gently closed, breathing steady. She

because even in her sleep, her lips

smile.

Adorable.

had a mind of its own, tenderly caressing her soft

cuteness rivaling that of

illuminated her profile, enhancing the natural