Unmasking the Heiress

Whatever Walter had planned for Julia's sake, Evangeline's resolve to retaliate against Julia's family was firm, unchangeable.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

"I'll see you in court, Walter Evangeline's voice echoed, each syllable of his name a sharp note before she stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

Julia's heart clenched at the sight of Walter's troubled face. This could be a disaster! Had Walter overheard her calling Evangeline those awful names? She had to fix that, even if he had heard.

Desperate, Julia wiped her tears and rushed to Walter, grabbing his arm with a dramatic flair. "Walt, please tell me you didn't hear the horrible things she said. She's so heartless, not satisfied with kicking us out of the old house. She wants to take back this new place you've "I might be young enough to handle living on the streets, but our parents? They're too old for this kind of suffering. She's being so cruel..." Her voice trembled, her eyelashes glistening with tears, invoking sympathy.

However, Walter was too caught up in his own conflicted feelings to care for Julia's theatrics, her incessant babbling grating on his nerves.

Just as he was about to pull away from her grip, James appeared, his stride deliberate. His eyes quickly took in the scene, pausing on Julia's hold on Walter's arm, and a flash of icy anger passed through them. He had always suspected Walter was not treating Evangeline right, but this was beyond the pale.

Bullying the Foster family's darling? There would be consequences. James fought to keep his fury under

wraps.

As an acting lawyer, maintaining an objective and cool-headed approach to problems was a code of conduct he could not break

"Perfect timing, Mr. Walter Gordon. Ms. Evangeline had said that this house is marital property, and you didn't get her consent to let others live here. She wants them out, now!"

James, worried sick about Evangeline, dropped a bomb and bolted.

Walter, though... He had time on his side. They would just have to wait and see.

Once the crowd had cleared, Andrew and Lydia made a beeline for Walter.

"How utterly humiliating! How did I end up with a daughter like Evangeline who shirks her duties? Walter, you two need to split, fast. Otherwise, I can't show my face at the Gordons' ever again, Andrew fumed.

Lydia wiped away a tear. "Truth be told, we're okay. It's Julia I'm worried about. She's been coddled all her life, and she's not cut out for this kind of hardship. Evie's really crossed the line this time!"

Julia clung to Walter's arm, her voice trembling. "Walt, you've got to help us....

She was cut off as Walter pulled away.

Julia, I've done everything I could for you. I can't do anything more," he said sternly.

Julia's eyes widened in shock.

"What if I beg you?" she pleaded, tears streaming down her face. "Walt, you promised to always be there for me. Have you forgotten all your promises?"

Julia felt her world crumbling. She had believed Walter would be her savior.

Evangeline, that venomous woman, had canceled her endorsement deal with Foster Group. However, Walter, without missing a beat, showered her with even better opportunities. When Evangeline tossed her out on the street, it was Walter who handed her the keys to a new home, telling her to bring her parents and move right in.

She had believed she meant something to Walter.

However, what about then? Was he really trying to cut her out of his life?

All she got from Walter was a distant, detached look.

"Julia, do you even grasp the concept of doing right by someone? You're well aware of the reasons behind my kindness," he said.