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Unmasking the Heiress Chapter 702
"Ah, just ignore what I said, okay?"Evangeline quickly steered the conversation elsewhere. "What if... we go check on Celina downstairs? Or we could increase the security in the old house. I mean, if David decides to go all out and break into this house, we'd be sitting ducks, right?"While Evangeline rambled on, Roslyn's voice floated over, almost like she was talking to herself, "How do you know... I haven't already done whatever it takes?"Her voice was a whisper, barely audible except for the questioning lilt at the end.Looking back at her best friend, Evangeline saw only the heavy sadness etched on Roslyn's face.Roslyn was head over heels for Yale, and with her fiery spirit, there was no way she had not tried her best.'Maybe it's just not in the cards,' she thought.Roslyn quickly looked away, locking away her sadness."That's why I can't stand watching David be so spineless with Celina. Liking someone means going all in, right? It's not like there's no emotion involve
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It was Celina's way of saying 'If you've got something to say, come in and say it.'Roslyn could not hide the smug look in her eyes. 'See, I knew it. She's got a thing for David. My ace in the hole wouldn't have worked on Celina otherwise,' mused Roslyn.The door shut, leaving just Celina and Roslyn in the room.Roslyn, about to speak, felt a twinge of embarrassment. As a top-of-the-charts musician and actor from the get-go, it was not easy to swallow her pride."Um... about scaring you, I'm really sorry. Evangeline told me you're scared of bugs, and I went and used them to scare you, which was rude. However, just so you know, the bug was fake and totally clean."Roslyn was not Celina's biggest fan, but she had to play nice for Evangeline's sake, resorting to petty tricks to teach Celina a so-called lesson.Who would have guessed she had accidentally hit the jackpot with a simple, clever move?Evangeline knew her biggest fear?A flicker of shock crossed Celina's eyes before she
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The day, full of thrills and excitement, ended with the three so-called sisters making amends.However, as night fell on the old Foster family house, the end of the day did not mean the end of the excitement.Under the glow of the full moon, a lanky figure emerged at the house's gate. He did not bother with the doorbell, instead veering right.The Fosters' yard was encircled by a towering wall, save for one section that was curiously lower.The man stopped there, deftly produced a rope, and tied it to a grappling hook with a practiced hand before tossing it over the wall.The hook snagged something solid, and after a quick test of the knot, he began his ascent.It was David, the midnight wall-scaler.Taking a page from Roslyn's playbook, David knew that if he wanted to win love, he would have to do everything he could. Since walking through the front door of the Foster family's old house in broad daylight was a no-go, he had to go with... that plain and simple plan.Whether or
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Well… had he been busted?Just then, David felt a kick on his shoulder."Mr. Zimmer, what's with the late-night wall climbing at the Fosters'? You're not out here doing midnight workouts, are you?"David did not need to open his eyes to know who was talking. That laid-back, almost sloppy tone could only belong to one person."Did you hit me, Roslyn?"He could not imagine Evangeline, ever the proper lady, wielding a stick. Celina, his own girlfriend, would never treat him so roughly.Of the three, only Roslyn, with her fiery temper, seemed capable of such an act.However, David's guess left Celina feeling guilty. She saw Roslyn gearing up to argue and quickly grabbed her hand, shaking her head frantically.Roslyn's mouth was already open to protest, but Celina's gesture made her change her tune on the spot."Yeah, I hit you. What of it? You can sneak around at night, but I can't stand in my own kitchen and nab a troublemaker?"Nice one.Evangeline silently cheered Roslyn on w
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David's words were so firm that even Evangeline was touched.If only Walter would say something like that to her…Without realizing it, she squeezed Celina's hand a little tighter.Celina, mistaking Evangeline's gesture for impatience, instinctively stepped back.It was not that she hated David or held any deep grudge. It was just that the memories were too clear, too present. She was scared to her core of being hurt by him again. The agony she had felt once was more than enough for a lifetime…Roslyn was not done talking."You think Celina would marry you without even a proper proposal? Dream on!"What's more, what will you do with Celina after you marry her? You, who only ever thinks about work? Are you going to hurt her again like you did before?"Roslyn could tell from Celina's ghost-white face that something terrible had happened between her and David. She was only guessing, but her words hit the nail on the head.Then…"I swear, I will never let Celina suffer like that
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Frankly, David sneaking into the Foster family's old house was like winning the lottery. Pulling any stunts under Evangeline's watchful eye, the Foster family's darling, was basically asking for a one-way ticket to the afterlife!However, Celina was not even listening to his plea for freedom. She merely ordered frostily, "Stay still."Those two words hit David like a freeze ray, and he was so scared to move. He might as well have been turned to stone.Celina then sat next to David's head, gently cradling it in her hands, careful not to touch the gash on the back of his head, and rested it on her lap.The sharp smell of alcohol filled the air.Her voice, stiff as a board, reached his ears, "No Iodophor, just alcohol. It'll have to do."Before David could even get a word out, a searing pain shot through his wound."Ahh!" The pain blindsided him, and he winced.Celina noticed his agony right away.She stopped disinfecting the cut and looked at him worriedly, "Hey, are you okay? C
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The moment David's declaration hung in the air, Celina's eyes widened in shock. She stared at him in disbelief."Do you even hear yourself?"The words slipped out before she could stop them.However, she could not help it. She had heard lines like that before, but that was the first time they felt real, the first time someone had chosen her so resolutely."I know exactly what I'm saying." David's words felt like a final verdict, plunging Celina into an abyss.In that pitch-black moment, arms reached out, pulling her into a tight embrace.It took her a moment to realize she was actually in David's arms."Weren't you tied up?"David glanced at the ropes littering the floor and gave a roguish grin. "Even knots have their ways of coming undone, you know?"Celina, can we just not overthink things for once?"He pulled her in closer, her head resting against his chest once more.He would not tell Celina that Roslyn had left him a little escape trick—a slip knot that came loose with
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Celina decided that she wanted to give the best part of herself to the guy she was crazy about.As for the rest? She could not care less.David caught her wandering hand in his. "Celina, do you realize what you're doing?" he asked, his voice low and serious. He was into Celina, and his body was more than ready. Just a little nudge, and he would be over the edge.Celina pulled away, her hand caressing his cheek as she stood up. Their eyes locked, and she whispered seductively, "I know exactly what I'm doing."If they could not be husband and wife, being his girl would be pretty great too.The cozy pink glow from the living room trailed into Celina's bedroom.Upstairs, Evangeline and Roslyn had been peeking from the second floor and caught the whole show. Before things got too raunchy, they blushed, covered their eyes, and ran back to their rooms."Wow, did I just see that? David's got that tough-guy vibe down pat. No shocker Celina's got a crush on him."Roslyn replayed the scen
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After that mess, Cole's wife blamed herself for everything and was drowning in guilt.Cole could not stand to see her cry day in, day out. So, he did something big: he went to an orphanage and came back with five kids.They were not his flesh and blood, but Cole raised them with all he had, a no-nonsense dad through and through. His wife? She poured her heart into those kids, loving them like they were her own.Maybe it was their good hearts that did it, but somehow, they got their miracle. Thanks to the wonders of in-vitro fertilization, they got a second chance at parenthood.That was how Yessica came into the world.After Yessica arrived, a tiny, squishy bundle of joy, she became the center of the Foster family's universe.Yessica was the only child born to Cole, and the baby Evangeline was carrying was the last hope for the Foster family's lineage.Cole's world shattered when Evangeline lost the baby, and he passed away, overwhelmed by sorrow.Others might have accused Cole
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Yale's face twisted into a knot at the thought of Roslyn.As long as she did not rub off on Evangeline, he could pretend not to see whatever else she got up to."What's the big deal?"Holden shrugged. "Did you forget? When Evie wanted to shack up solo in the 'Emerald of the Highlands' mansion, didn't we hook her up with Julieta for some round-the-clock company? She was none the wiser!"And I've got just the person in mind to hang with Evie—what about... Hank?"Holden leaned in, a mischievous glint in his eye."Don't even try to tell me you're not itching to keep that golden goose for the company! Sure, the kid's got skills, but him working his tail off for the Foster Group without any official title or clear role? That's a ticking time bomb."Why not play matchmaker with him and Evie? If sparks fly and Hank becomes part of the Foster family by marrying her, we could hand over the whole shebang with peace of mind, right?"He was talking a mile a minute, his excitement growing wi
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Yale had put his job on hold for the sake of the Foster family, and the higher-ups were not exactly thrilled about it.Anyone else would have raced back to work by then.However, with Evangeline's miscarriage and Cole's death, not to mention the constant threats of assassination and kidnapping, Yale was too worried about Evangeline's safety to leave.He was not about to let Holden pin that kind of rap on him.Holden realized he had crossed a line and quickly switched gears. "Okay, okay, so I've got a big mouth and I blabbed. You're the big brother, aren't you going to let it slide?"Just then, something dawned on Holden. "Hey, you've been home for ages now. What about your job... is everything okay there?"As he spoke, Holden kicked himself for being so clueless. He had only just thought about his elder brother's job situation.Yale held a top position in the north and could not leave a job like that unattended for long.Holden knew that Yale must be going through tough times o
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What baffled Walter was who could have convinced Trey to agree to such a thing.After all, Alex was a natural at business. Forcing him out of the game was like a fate worse than death!Did someone have a grudge against Alex?Caught up in his thoughts, Walter found himself at the bottom of the stairs.Instinctively looking ahead, he spotted a solitary figure in the garden through the villa's large windows.The chill of early spring lingered in the air.Alex was out there, dressed in a light camel hair coat with a blanket over his legs, staring blankly at the garden's faded glory.Walter did not interrupt him. Instead, he stood by the window, silently watching.Alex had always been his brother, and nothing could change that. Despite their different parents and the rivalry over Evangeline, Walter had always seen Alex as a true brother.As he watched the solitary figure outside, Walter wondered what was going through Alex's mind. Was he thinking about when he would return to the c
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Trey's expression fell.Walter saw the shift in his grandfather's expression but pressed on anyway."Alex has the skills and the vision. He could make a fortune for Gordon Group. Why are you so hung up on that old promise?"That was something Walter just could not wrap his head around.Before, when it came to Alex, he had only played the bad guy to keep Alex from holding a grudge against Trey.However, truth be told, Walter never really cared who ran Gordon Group. He actually thought it would be better off in Alex's hands, so he could go do his own thing.Trey let out a long, weary sigh. "Walter, you're giving others a leg up and selling yourself short. That's not like you..."His eyes, old and wise, suddenly looked clouded and sad as he gazed at Walter, a touch of sorrow in his gaze."Grandpa, you know me. I'm just being honest."It was easy to see things clearly from the outside, but Walter, even caught up in the middle of it all, managed to stay objective and fair about Ale
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The only person who could pull that off was Evangeline.Walter felt his heart plummet.He had spilled the beans right in front of Trey!Dinner at the Gordon family's old house, with one elder and two youngsters, was surprisingly peaceful for once.Trey, though, kept a frosty look the whole time, only cracking a slight smile when he took a sip of his drink.Aria, not wanting to rub Trey the wrong way, nudged Walter to lay on the charm.Somehow, they managed to wrap up dinner without any drama. However, as soon as Trey set down his silverware, his voice dropped an octave."Walter, step into the study with me."That tone sent a shiver down Walter's spine.Family stuff was no secret to Aria and Alex. If they were heading to the study alone, it had to be about business.Trey's icy demeanor at dinner must have been because of the report Walter brought back.Walter braced himself, but facing the music still had him anxious.A sheaf of papers smacked him square in the face. Walter
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"As for that, I can't be certain," replied Alex with a nonchalant shrug. "I'll take my time. The right person will come along when it's meant to be."Alex flashed Trey a half-hearted smile, his mind buzzing with a single thought. "So, you turn to me only because Walter's out of the picture?"It did not really bother him, however. As long as he could introduce his future bride to his grandfather without any fuss, that was all that mattered.It was not every day that an elder would be accepting of a woman who married the younger brother before ending up with the older one.However, Trey did not take Alex's relaxed demeanor well and got all worked up."You can't be so laid back about this, man. You're in your thirties, and finding a wife should be top of your list! Tell you what, I'll have some old buddies over soon, maybe we can scout out the perfect girl for you..."Trey did not usually fret over Alex, but he was all grown up, and playing matchmaker was the least he could do.Ale
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"Nothing. Go see when your mom's serving dinner. I'm starving."Was that it? Just like that?Walter was stunned, hardly able to believe the conversation had ended so abruptly.Trey clutched his prized cane, lounging in the living room. He had waited for ages, and he was just going to let Walter off the hook that easily?He caught Walter's doubtful look and, with a flick of his cane, said in annoyance, "What, you need a good thrashing to feel right? If you're itching for it, I'm happy to help..."He was about to lift his cane when Walter, not about to wait around for that, made a beeline for the door.Little did Walter know, someone had been watching their every move from a hidden spot. It was not until Walter had bolted that the observer wheeled himself into the open."Grandpa, what's this?" Alex's eyes landed on the papers Trey had tossed onto the couch. He grabbed them, feigning curiosity. "What's this all about?"He did not even need to peek at the papers; he already knew wh
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Trey was supposed to be all over the Southern Crownlands case, right?Handing over the document without being asked had to be better than waiting for Trey to demand it.However, Trey's reaction was explosive. He chucked the document aside like it was nothing."Walter, look at you, all grown up. You barely come home, and when you do, the first thing you talk about is work?"You're so into your job. Why'd you even bother getting married?"'Again with Evangeline!'Walter had convinced himself that Trey was just blowing off steam over some work issue. However, deep down, it was all about his rocky marriage to Evangeline."Alright, sure, I married Evangeline, but we both know the real story of how she ended up in the Gordon family, don't we, Grandpa?"Back then, he did not want to marry Evangeline at all.Sometimes he wondered, if he had just refused to let Evangeline into his life, would he be spared the heartache he felt then?However, that was just Walter making excuses. Truth
