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."

which had been all smiles, turned to ice.

out. As soon as

up, his voice emotionless. "When are you

max! I'll zip right back to you in half a month, deal?" Julia's voice was all sugar and spice, and she batted

call seemed to thaw a little, but his words were set in

Julia gasped, her hand flying

of stuff to wrap up here. That means the girl

when I get back."

en

to stay put, but he was not having any of it.

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

ducked her head. "Alright, alright, I'll sort everything out this week and

a

her voice a soft caress as she said, "You