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Unmasking the Heiress Chapter 551
Celina was the first to arrive at the beauty salon, just like any other day, but her mind was miles away on this particular day.She tried to lead the morning staff meeting, but her thoughts kept drifting off, her face etched with worry.The young receptionist, who hardly ever saw Celina so out of sorts, joined the rest of the staff in urging her to take a day off to unwind.Alone in Avalon City, Celina had no real place to escape to. However, the genuine concern in her employees' eyes made it hard to say no. She had not taken a single day off since Sunny Glow Beauty Salon opened its doors. Maybe a day of rest was overdue.With that thought, she quickly gathered her things and drove off to her empty home.However, tranquility was short-lived.Walking to the underground parking lot, Celina could not shake the feeling that someone was tailing her. She glanced back several times but saw nothing out of the ordinary, so she picked up the pace.Then, as she slid into her car, a tall f
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Celina, still reeling from the crash, could barely muster the strength to stand. She managed only a few steps before her legs gave out, and she crumpled to the curb, drained and weak.Then she thought of David.His face flashed through her mind, a beacon of hope in her darkest moment. Summoning every ounce of energy she had left, Celina dug out a tiny phone from her hidden waist pocket and dialed David's number.The phone rang and rang, each tone a fading echo of hope.With each unanswered call, the warmth in Celina's heart dimmed. By the third attempt, despair engulfed her completely. Her mother had been right all along—men were the most unreliable beings…However, what did that make her to David? He had shown interest, and she had, perhaps unwittingly, started to care more than she should have…The chill of death crept up her limbs, her body growing colder as her blood stilled in her veins. Without realizing it, Celina's eyes fluttered shut, surrendering to the numbness."Why
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"I see."Evangeline understood easily when Walter clammed up like that—he was not in the mood for chit-chat.Why push it and make things awkward?The baby check-up was done, the shopping bags were packed, and it was time for Evangeline and Walter to say their goodbyes.The Foster family's ride was already curbside at the mall, waiting for Evangeline.She glanced back at Walter, feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Bathed in sunlight, his dark eyes seemed to hold her and only her. Of course, that was just wishful thinking, right?Evangeline snorted to herself.She knew better. The whole heart-eyes thing was just a trick of the light. After all, Walter was only there because of the baby—the Gordon heir growing inside her. Even if Walter wanted to look the other way, Trey sure would not let him."Goodbye, Walter." She waved, letting out the words she had been dying to say.If she had it her way, she would never have to face Walter again.Walter looked like he wanted to drop some big
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Holden gave a thoughtful nod and looked back at Evangeline, his eyes clouded with concern. "Evie, did you know she's close with Julia, the one who hurt you? How could you even think of saving her?"He was stewing over Evangeline's mall trip with Walter. Talk about acting on a whim!Celina, a walking red flag, was getting that close to her. Was that not a glaring sign that the Fosters' security was slacking?If Celina had not been hurt, who knew what might have happened to Evangeline?Little did he know that Evangeline did not see it the same way."Uncle, you've never really met Celina, so you can't quite get her," said Evangeline."Celina's just been doing her job as the head of the beauty salon, and she's never done anything to hurt me. If she's actually working with Julia, then maybe... If we're honest with her, do you think she might have a change of heart and join our side?"Evangeline's hopeful plan was more for show than anything else, especially in front of Holden.Truth
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Walter's eyes narrowed, his face a mask of calm.He had seen David's report coming a mile away."Any breakthroughs?" Walter prodded.Years of working together had given David and Walter a kind of silent shorthand. With just a few cryptic words from Walter, David could almost read his mind."No leads yet. The guy running the show is tied up with the Bennison family through marriage. He's actually family, not someone we can sway with cash," David explained.The case would not be such a headache otherwise.David knew Walter had poured his heart into that case, so he tried to lift his spirits. "Just because we're stuck now doesn't mean we're out of options. I'll keep digging for something to go on!"He could not believe that everyone was in the Bennison family's pocket. People always had a price or a weak spot!"David, now it's my turn to drop some news on you."Celina's been hurt."Walter's sigh was trapped in his throat.He was at a loss. The diamond mine case was safe only in
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With that thought, Walter pressed on, "David, you and I both know Celina is on the other side. Has she done anything out of the ordinary lately?"Out of the ordinary?David's hand tightened into a fist without him realizing it.There was one thing.That afternoon, Celina did something she had never done before—she texted him.[My stomach hurts. I could really go for some oatmeal.]David, seizing the moment to be the caring boyfriend, did not hesitate to get her some oatmeal.However, instead of a cozy night in, Celina had him meet her at a cafe.The cafe was all class and style. David stuck out like a sore thumb with his simple oatmeal. To anyone else, he might have looked pretty ridiculous.However, he did not mind.The scent of coffee filled the air, but he pushed aside the cup in front of Celina and assertively placed his oatmeal before her. "Got a stomach ache, right? Try this."In that instant, he caught a shimmer of tears in Celina's eyes.He knew she was moved. For h
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David, through his actions, became the living embodiment of the saying 'If you've got no shame, you're unstoppable.'Celina had reached her limit. "I got you here because you totally missed my subtle signals!"She thought she had been crystal clear, yet there she was, hearing that Evangeline was heading to the hospital for her checkup.Celina had to wonder: How did David manage to work with Walter all those years? Was it really all due to his thick skin?"I got the message," said David, suddenly all business, "but Mr. Walter Gordon and Mrs. Gordon are set on a hospital visit. There's nothing I can do but to discreetly arrange for some extra security to ensure Mrs. Gordon's safety.""Are they both... not quite right in the head?"Celina had to pause before she found a way to phrase 'idiots' more tactfully as 'not quite right in the head.'David just shrugged helplessly."This whole situation is just plain weird! At the start, Mrs. Gordon was head over heels for the big boss, pra
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The marble of the gravestone was icy to the touch.However, as Julia leaned on it, a long-missed warmth seeped through her.The day they carried out the execution, the police had called, inviting her to say one last goodbye to her parents. However, once she was all dressed up and her makeup was done, she looked in the mirror and just could not bring herself to go.Her parents were about to be executed. What was she supposed to do, wave them off?The pain was too much. She could not bring herself to leave the house and eventually gave up.The more she hurt, the more she resented Evangeline.Why should she have to feel that way? Why was it that her parents faced the ultimate punishment, and yet she was left unscathed? Worse still, she was carrying the baby of the man she adored!It was so unfair!Why did Evangeline get all the breaks, while she could not even grasp a shred of happiness?Her heart seethed with rage.Julia's fingers gently traced the face of Lydia in the photo.
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Celina noticed that Evangeline was about to leave and asked with concern,"Are you going out, miss?"Evangeline nodded while picking up her bag, not understanding why Celina's brows were furrowed.Before she could ask, Celina continued, "The Gordon family is in turmoil recently, and with your relationship with Walter… it might be best if you don't go out and attract attention."Evangeline could easily understand the meaning behind Celina's words. The Gordon family was in a crisis, and she had poured more fuel on the fire at a critical moment, practically throwing herself into the whirlpool of public opinion. If she went out, it was highly likely that paparazzi and reporters would follow her, and the consequences could be unimaginable."I'm sorry, but I still need to go."Evangeline's worry for Trey had reached its peak. Facing Celina's concerned expression, she reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll be careful. If necessary, I'll bring a few more bodyguards."Celina knew she could not
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Some people also said that Walter had pushed out Alex. Gordon Group was going through a period of turmoil, suffering from investment failures, compounded by The Bennex Corporation's reckless and aggressive maneuvers, which were essentially pushing the company to the brink of collapse.The only way for Walter to temporarily calm the storm and give the company a chance to regroup was to push Alex out and take the blame for everything.As the news spread, its impact grew larger, and some even dared to publicly tag Gordon Group's official social media account. It was expected that Gordon Group would follow their usual approach of not responding and turning a blind eye.To everyone's surprise, the company issued an official statement within 10 minutes.The news that Mr. Alex Gordon had been incarcerated was true, but the specific reasons would need to wait for the police's verdict.This brief announcement confirmed the speculations of social media users.However, Gordon Group was not
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Evangeline listened to Thomas's lament and felt a wave of sadness in her heart.However, there were too many such people and stories in Avalon City, and she could not sympathize with all of them.Besides, Carl had done many bad things while working for Alex. How could she pity him?"Is there nothing else? No more information? Those who are pitiful must have their faults."Evangeline was not someone whose sympathy overflowed, nor did she want to connect with this situation."My men discovered that Carl has been wandering around Avalon City recently. His whereabouts are completely uncertain, and we've been unable to track him down or know where to start looking."Thomas fell silent for a moment, and Evangeline could only hear the sound of a mouse clicking.After some time, he added warily, "Carl is probably looking for his family."Before Alex was arrested, Carl secretly returned home one night. What exactly happened is unclear, but the next day, his family was taken away. And the
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Perhaps going out for a walk with Celina to clear her mind would help her regain her composure.To her surprise, Celina declined Evangeline's suggestion and said, "No, I want to go on a stroll alone.Seeing the sadness in Celina's eyes, Evangeline did not know what to say."Ms. Evangeline, I'm just feeling down for no reason. You don't need to worry about me. Maybe it's because… I've been too idle."In the past, Celina always had various tasks, but after returning to the Foster family, there were no more tasks, no work, and her sole focus was on David.All of a sudden, Zhang Tao recovered and no longer needed her.She needed some quiet time to rediscover her own value. Otherwise, she would only live in confusion and self-doubt.Evangeline did not insist. Adults need time for themselves, after all. She could not take away the time for solitude that Celina needed just because they had a good relationship."Then… be careful."Evangeline patted Celina's shoulder and watched her le
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Evangeline's brow furrowed. This situation was indeed tricky."Why is Carl Fowler still running around outside on his own when his boss has been exposed? If I were him, with Alex arrested, I'd rush back to Southern Crownlands immediately. Even if I couldn't return here, I'd send the message to the Bennison family as quickly as possible."Instead, he's been wandering around Avalon City!"Evangeline's speculation was not without merit. After all, if Carl had sent news of Alex's arrest back to Southern Crownlands, the Bennison family would have taken action. They would not be unaware, like they were at this moment where they've fallen for Walter's smokescreen and did not even realize it.David stroked his chin thoughtfully. "There's definitely something else going on here, and we just haven't figured it out yet. Is Carl wandering around because he's looking for something—or someone?"Having been by Alex's side, he naturally understood the dangers around him.Avalon City was especiall
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"Insufficient evidence!"Evangeline and David seemed to be perfectly in sync. David looked at Evangeline with admiration."You truly are incredible, ma'am. Your analytical skills are simply amazing!""You don't need to flatter me. Since you led me to this conclusion, you must have a solution, right?"Gordon Group never kept idle people, and Walter was a perfectionist when it came to hiring. Therefore, the fact that David had worked under Walter for so many years was enough to prove his capabilities.Realizing he had been seen through, David awkwardly scratched his head. "I do have a plan, but it's still a bit underdeveloped, and I don't know if it will help Mr. Gordon."Since he was not sure, he did not dare to bring it up to Walter, only discussing it behind his back with Evangeline."Come on, tell me. Maybe it'll help."If the evidence Walter had was not enough, Gordon Group would remain in turmoil. Trey Gordon was still in the hospital recovering, and the situation at Gordon
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David and Celina had lived in Southern Crownlands for a while, so they knew where the Bennison family's base was located. What Evangeline was concerned about, however, was the enormous amount of information carried by this statement."Do you know where Walter got this phone number from?"Whoever used this number would prove to be connected to the Bennison family.If the key person behind the scandal involving Gordon Group could be traced, the company's troubles would be resolved in an instant.David shook his head. "Mr. Gordon only instructed me to investigate this phone number. He didn't say where it came from."Ma'am, the president is holding up Gordon Group on his own. Don't you think we can do something too? Like, helping him catch the key person?"David's tone was uncertain, but his eyes flashed with a sly glint.Evangeline knew he had already devised an idea before speaking to her. She leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, and glanced at him sideways. "Speak up, what's yo
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"But you know David didn't do anything wrong, right?"If he had, then Celina would not have said she was waiting for him to finish his task. Instead, she would have barged into the study and confronted him immediately.Celina lowered her gaze. "Yes, I know."Both of them were workaholics, and once there was work to be done, they would not care about anything else. So, Celina understood David's feelings very well. That being said, she did not want him to neglect her."I just hate his boss. If it weren't for him giving David some task, he wouldn't be like this."Walter is such a heartless boss. My David is still seriously injured, yet he gave him such an important task. It's practically exploitation!"Just when David could barely move around again, he started working like a dog for Walter!Evangeline did not care about any of the exploitation talk. Her attention was solely on one thing, and that was…"What task did Walter assign to David?"Evangeline's intuition told her that th
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After all, if The Bennex Corporation knew about it, it would mean there was an insider in Gordon Group who was working for the Bennison family. At that point, it would trigger another internal purge.Walter finally regained his focus, and the entire Gordon Group was filled with a sense of harmony and renewed vigor. Even the department head of the Operations Department, who had been tortured by stress for days, looked relieved. He knew that the time for their president to strike back had finally arrived!The intense applause from the employees expressed their excitement.Walter felt unexpectedly touched. After all, if the employees did not have any sense of belonging to Gordon Group, they would not have been moved by his sudden actions.Some even shed tears.Evangeline also had not expected that the moment of action would come so soon. She really had waited for Walter to strike back.Apart from this, what surprised her was that David had mysteriously gotten busy. Even Celina, who
