Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte) novel 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..."

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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."

Julia's face, which had been all smiles, turned to ice. "Good job. You can go now."

With a dismissive wave, she sent the bodyguard scurrying out. As soon as he was gone, her sweet smile returned.

On the screen, the man finally spoke up, his voice emotionless. "When are you coming back?"

"In a month," said Julia after a pause. However, seeing his expression darken, she quickly added, "No way, I can only give you two weeks max! I'll zip right back to you in half a month, deal?"

Her smile was a blooming rose, and she leaned into the camera, her voice a soft caress as she said, "You know, I've really missed you. It's been ages. Did you miss me at all?"

Sweet whispers were her secret weapon. Julia had snagged his attention with her looks, but it was her charm that kept her by his side.

Seeing his expression warm up, Julia hung up, a weight lifted off her shoulders. She had bought herself some time, at least for a while.

Julia could not figure it out. Flirting came so naturally to her with everyone else, but around Walter, all her clever tricks just vanished. She was left to navigate by pure instinct.

However, that did not matter anymore.