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."

all smiles, turned to ice. "Good job. You

the bodyguard scurrying out. As soon as he was gone,

screen, the man finally spoke up, his voice emotionless. "When are you

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 all sugar and spice, and she batted her eyelashes for

to thaw a little, but his words were set

gasped, her hand flying

we talk this over? I've still got a ton of stuff to wrap up here. That means the girl hasn't gotten her

when I get back."

en

reasons to stay put, but he was not having any of

but his voice came through,

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

was a blooming rose,

as she said, "You know, I've really missed you. It's been ages. Did