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."

smiles, turned

a dismissive wave, she sent the bodyguard scurrying out. As soon as he was gone,

the screen, the man finally spoke up, his voice

month," said Julia after a pause. However, seeing his expression darken, she quickly added, "No way, I can only give you two weeks max! I'll zip right back to you in half a month, deal?" Julia's voice was

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

week? That's way too quick!" Julia gasped, her hand flying to her mouth, though

That means the girl

when I get back."

en

scrambling for reasons to stay put, but he was not

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

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

was a blooming rose,

caress as she said, "You know, I've really missed you.