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Unmasking the Heiress Chapter 643
If she pushed her luck, he would get mad. His anger only meant there was hell to pay."Come on, you get it, right? This is my hometown. If I go back to you, coming back here won't be easy. So, how about I stay just one more week, please?"She pleaded softly, making sure to back up her request with solid reasons."Besides, I'm not even late. I'm sticking to the schedule we set before."She did her best to sound sweet and accommodating, but his response was curt."No way."Those two words knotted Julia's brow, but she could not let her frustration show. In a flash, she put on her most charming, innocent smile."Come on, it's just a tiny delay of a week. Plus, I've wrapped up everything I wanted to do here. However, if I leave now, I've got to pass on my work to someone else. There's got to be a proper handover, right?"He hesitated, showing a glimmer of willingness to discuss."Look, once I'm back, I'll be with you every day. You'll be so sick of me, you won't be able to shake m
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When the waiter returned, he brought a fancy coffee set.The room was quickly filled with the rich scent of coffee, mingling with the earthy fragrance of aged Gold Standard Colombia Coffee, making the air delightfully aromatic.Even Julia, no coffee connoisseur, found herself sniffing the air, drawn to the inviting smell.The waiter, with great reverence, placed the coffee cup before Julia and asked, "Ms. Rearden, would you like to order anything?"Julia recalled the menu she had briefly skimmed and shook her head. "No, let's wait for him to get here before we order."With the waiter gone, Julia's unease vanished, and she stood up to pace the room.She had not expected the reclusive man to agree to a meeting, and to choose such an... extravagant place at that.It was her first time there, and she was clueless about the cost of dining in such an establishment.However, a quick look at the menu told her that even a simple meal could set a person back an astonishing 15 thousand do
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Alex broke the silence, diving straight into the question that had been nagging him at Julia.Julia eyed him warily, but Alex got to the point immediately."It's not every day we get to chat like this. Once you head back to the boss, coming back won't be a walk in the park. Think of this as a little send-off.""That's it?" Julia's voice was laced with skepticism.She and Alex were just leaders and employees, nothing more. Their usual chit-chat did not warrant a goodbye dinner at a place like that."Nope, there's more," said Alex instantly. "I've got to ask you something face-to-face, no beating around the bush."Be honest, Julia. Did you have a hand in Evangeline's miscarriage?"Alex was thanking his lucky stars he had men stationed close to Trey. Without them, he would be in the dark about what happened to Evangeline.With Julia's cover blown, Alex had to play it casually to avoid suspicion, all while secretly pulling some strings on the side.Just when he thought he could re
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Nothing mattered more to Alex than Evangeline, especially her well-being.He had moved mountains in secret just to be with her. If her health failed, how could they hope to spend a lifetime together?The child, carrying Walter's blood, should have been his nephew. However, then, as a father figure, Alex did not bat an eye…"You think I'm just making up excuses? I've got to admit, I'm a little jealous of Evangeline. She's found someone who loves her so deeply. She's incredibly lucky."Julia's heart ached with the thought. If only Walter could show her a fraction of the devotion Alex showed Evangeline, she would gladly give him everything. Alas, it was all just a pipe dream.Her dreams lay in pieces, so how could she stand by and watch Alex cling to his?"Alex, you might be indifferent about Evangeline's baby now, but what about later? That kid, born from her and your brother, will be a living reminder, every single day, of their betrayal. You might hold it together for a year, but
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She did not need to spell out what she meant by 'restoration'. Alex immediately understood, and his face twisted with a mix of emotions."You know the deal. If I go back to the boss and I'm still... intact, it'll be a big problem. So I need someone to help me out with that...""And you picked Walter for this?" Alex was still trying to wrap his head around her choice, even though he had seen it coming.Although Alex had guessed Julia's answer, he was still incredulous about her choice. After all, he had seen Walter humiliating Julia in that abandoned warehouse. In a moment like that, Julia actually wanted to become intimate with Walter. What could Alex even say?She was acting like it was her right, too."Well, obviously. Walter can't stand my body, but he still claimed it and made sure Evangeline saw the whole thing... So, who's really getting under whose skin here?"Just picturing that moment, imagining the look on Evangeline's face, sent a thrill through Julia."One thing's fo
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Alex, on the other hand, clenched his jaw and, with a resentful glance, reluctantly followed Julia's lead, picking up his spoon to eat.Julia's cigarette was almost out, and as the smoke danced around the room, Alex felt a wave of irritation wash over him for no good reason.He got up and cracked open the door to their private room, but for some reason, he did not swing it all the way open, just enough to peek through.Unbeknownst to him, down the hall, two sharply dressed men were huddled by the door, whispering."Did you get the scoop? When is Mr. Walter Gordon going to show up? We've been twiddling our thumbs for half an hour. The Gordon Group's folks can't possibly be this late, can they?"The one talking was Yestin Zeller, the head honcho of Bennex Medical Equipment. Ever since he started his company, he had not put up with that kind of disrespect.Jeff Bradford, Yestin's assistant, was quick to calm his boss. "Mr. Zeller, chill out. Our staff worked their tails off to set u
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A quick peek through the slim door crack revealed Julia's sly, side-smile.What was Julia doing there? Who was she talking to?Unbeknownst to Walter, during the brief moment he stood there, his glossy dress shoes had drawn Alex's gaze.As Julia babbled on, Alex was already hatching a plan.It did not matter who was outside; he could not keep this up with Julia. The risk of his identity being exposed and the fallout that would follow was something he could not handle.Meanwhile, Walter, having recognized Julia's voice, was sure of who she was. The female executive, noticing Walter's hesitation, was about to say something but caught his signal to be quiet and go.She entered the private room they had booked with Bennex Corporation, leaving Walter alone at the door, eavesdropping on the chatter inside.The server, who initially wanted to stop Walter, paused, only to be whisked away by the manager for another task.Inside, Julia was savoring the spread before her when she suddenly
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That was pretty much what Walter did. He pinned Julia's unruly hands above her head with one hand, while his other hand was dangerously close to her neck.Julia felt the bad vibes rolling off Walter and was not about to let him do whatever he wanted. She fought back with everything she had.They were locked in a silent battle when suddenly, an awkward cough broke through from behind them."Sorry, can you guys move?"The voice was sweet and refined, but entirely calm altogether.Walter recognized that voice instantly and turned to see a face he knew all too well, freezing him in his tracks."Evangeline..."Evangeline rubbed her forehead and pointed ahead. "Um... Really sorry to butt in, but I need to get to the restroom. Could you let me by, please?"She felt bad for interrupting, but she could not fight it if she needed to go to the toilet. She would not be standing there waiting if it was not urgent.Without thinking, Walter let go of Julia and moved aside. However, Julia was
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The pain was so intense that Alex felt like he was choking.He tried to speak, to ask why, but memories of his younger years clamped his mouth shut. After all, calling out Trey for his unfairness was like asking to be kicked when he was already down.Alex had always been the outsider in the Gordon family, especially in Trey's eyes.Both were grandsons, but Trey treated Alex and Walter worlds apart. Alex could do something flawlessly and barely dodge a scolding, but if Walter did the same, Trey would sing his praises to the heavens.Eventually, every servant in the Gordon mansion knew Alex was the grandson Trey did not care for. He became the invisible one, the kid who got nothing from the Gordons but food, drink, and a ticket to school. Not a shred of the warmth and affection that should come with family.Little Alex watched everyone fawn over Walter, and a seed of envy and jealousy sprouted silently in his heart. Those feelings for Walter, tangled and twisted, just grew more comp
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Alex's eyes were dead serious. He was not kidding around.Walter's gaze sharpened as he tucked away his inner scoff. "Why the sudden need for a job? What's got you coming to me?"Or could it be that the mighty son of the Gordon family can't snag a job in the sprawling Avalon City?"By the end of his words, Walter's eyes brimmed with scorn.The brothers had shared their childhood, growing up side by side.Walter, the youngest son of the family, was always tagging along after Alex, calling him 'big bro' this and 'big bro' that. They had been thick as thieves.However, at some point, a thin veil of distance had settled between them, turning their once robust bond of brotherhood into something delicate and strained.Then came Evangeline, whose arrival sent their shaky bond into a tailspin.Out of everyone in the Gordon family, Alex was the one Walter could not stand the most.However, Walter's petty schemes barely registered with Alex, who just gave a half-hearted smirk, a grin th
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David took the keychain and offered it up to Walter with all due respect. "You dropped this."Walter only realized what David was handing him when he saw it—a keychain. He took it, turning it over in his hands, feeling its weight. "Thank you. This means a lot to me.""Did... Did Mrs. Gordon give this to you?"David knew better than to dig into his boss's personal life, but he could not help asking, given how much Walter seemed to care about the keychain.To David, it seemed like only Evangeline could make Walter hold something in such high regard.Walter managed a weak smile in response. "I wish it was from her..."If only Evangeline had been the one to save him, then all the troubles he faced would have melted away…He let his voice trail off, making no attempt to hide his feelings."You didn't bring it up, but I almost forgot. When you get back, you'll have more than just your regular duties. You'll need to help me with an investigation..."He was determined to find out the
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Guilt washed over David, and his heart throbbed with pain.A thought struck him. Maybe he owed it to himself to try again, to make amends to the woman who had lost hope because of him.Little did David know, his seemingly simple question had set off a tidal wave in Walter's heart.Walter's history with Evangeline was like a jigsaw puzzle with too many pieces missing. It was not as easy as just wanting something anymore.Without Cole, without the kids, Evangeline, who never really liked him, would not even spare him a second glance. It was just like Alex had said.Evangeline had only married him because she thought he was someone else.For whatever reason, Julia, with her web of lies, made him neglect his one true love, Evangeline. He even shamed her when she longed for a child.The mistake was made worse, the guilt heavier. Even if he could not make sense of it, his chances were gone…With that thought, Walter cracked a wry smile. "We're different, and whether it makes sense or
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In the past, Julia would not have batted an eye at whatever grand gesture Ethan made for her.However, things had changed. After pouring her heart out for Walter, only to have it wasted, how could she not feel a pang of guilt and a rush of gratitude when Ethan still stood by her side, ready to give his all?Ethan gently stroked her hair, his eyes soft with affection. "Julia, you shouldn't have to worry about this...""But I can't help it!" Julia's voice broke through her restraint, loud and clear. "Why should Walter get away with hurting me, and then turn around and manipulate you?"Ethan's eyes flickered shut for a moment, clearly done with the conversation. "Let's go home."Hand in hand, they made their way onto the plane at Meadowvale's private airstrip. Walter, bound by his deal with Ethan, had no choice but to bid them farewell.He watched the sleek private jet take off, his gaze deep and calculating, a sly smile playing on his lips. That was his first chess move against t
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Julia gazed at the man's face, her mind wandering.Was it true? This man, who everyone looked up to, dropped everything—his work, his family duties—to be there, all because he did not want her to be alone?What kind of feeling was that?Whatever it was, just seeing what he had done was enough to stir any girl's heart.Even Julia, who had Walter in her thoughts, could not hide her emotions.Tears filled her eyes, and without a care for the watchful eyes of the bodyguard, she lunged into the man's embrace."Thank you. Thank you for still choosing to love me, Your Highness."She hardly ever used such formal titles for the guy, standing in front of her.Titles like 'duke' or 'viscount' from overseas just were not her thing. She even thought that using them created an invisible gap between people.However, right then, she felt compelled to use his title, as a reminder to herself of just how incredible he was.In Julia's eyes, Ethan Jefferson was infinitely better than Walter—by a
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The diamond mines in Southern Crownlands were a gold mine, literally. Any official could name their price and be set for life. There was no way they would turn down a fortune that was practically in their hands.Unless... It was all because of the guy standing in front of Walter.As Walter locked eyes with him, the man casually threw up his hands. "No need to be suspicious. I gave him a ring before I came to see you. For a deal this big, he wouldn't dare call the shots without backup."Walter's stoic expression betrayed none of his thoughts, while the man in front of him seemed like he could not wait a second longer."Do you still have reservations? If you do, why don't you mull it over here while I go see Julia?" The man spoke as he casually opened his arms, allowing Walter's crew to give him a quick pat-down."Don't worry, I'm here to rescue, not to wreak havoc. Why would I bring anything dangerous?"Walter caught his bodyguard's eye with a meaningful glance.Getting the hint,
