Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 599

Walter was shocked to discover just how incompetent his team was.

"Sorry, Mr. Walter Gordon. We've done everything we could, but they're too slick. They fed us fake leads, and we bit hard. By the time we figured it out and doubled back, they were gone-like they'd vanished into thin air..."

...

Elsewhere, Julia lounged in a swanky villa, sweet-talking someone on a video call.

"Honey, don't be mad, okay? I know you're just worried about me. But look, I'm totally fine. Plus, I'll be home before you know it."

Her voice was dripping with sweetness, like she was talking through a mouthful of honey.

The bodyguard who had just walked in caught a bit of her sugary tone and quickly looked down, giving her a respectful nod as he updated her, "Ms. Rearden, we've lost the tail."

had been all smiles, turned

wave, she sent the bodyguard scurrying out. As soon as he was gone, her sweet smile

up, his voice emotionless. "When

you two weeks max! I'll zip right back to you in half a month, deal?" Julia's

other end of the video call seemed to thaw a little, but his words were set

her hand

means the girl hasn't gotten her comeuppance... and I haven't

when I get back."

en

was scrambling for reasons to stay put, but he was not having any of it. "Someone else will handle your

opened her mouth to argue, but his voice came through, crisp and sharp as ice, "Julia, don't push

off. She instinctively ducked her head. "Alright, alright, I'll sort everything

was a blooming

the camera, her voice a soft caress as she said, "You know, I've really missed you. It's been ages. Did you miss me