Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
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ed her brain, but never in a dillion years did she see this coming- demanding someone from her

Lydia shot up, her presence fierce, as she grilled Evangeline, "You've squirreled away our darling daughter, and now you have the gerve to ask me for her? You've been sander my nose all these years, and boy oh boy, you've really shown your true colors. Who would we guessed?

"Exangeline, you're quite the actress. It's a real shame you're not making a splash in Holywood"

Andrew was right there, tossing in his own jabs and jeers. "Seriously, I never

imagined my own kid could change like this, I can't even guess what kind of spell the Foster family has cast on her!

"But none of that matters to us now. You've written us off as your folks, but Julia's a different story. We're counting on her to care for us when we're old and gray. What'll we do if we can't find her?"

Andrew got more worked up, even letting a few tears fall right in front of Evangeline.

Lydia turned to pat Andrew's back, then spun and barked at Evangeline again. You've seen your dad's take on this, Evangeline. Hand her over, quick, and throw in a little something extra for us. As your parents, we won't give you any more grief. Let's just close the book on "What a joke." Evangeline scoffed, her body tilting as she slumped into the couch." Can't find your own daughter? Sounds like you've failed parenting. Why come to me? Got any proof I took Julia?"

This couple had some nerve, accusing her like they were innocent. They were probably the ones hiding Julia, yet they were trying to pin it on her. Talk about a shakedown!

However, what they did not know was that the mention of proof had Andrew and Lydia sweating bullets. Nonetheless, they could not think of anyone else who could have pulled a hidden Julia except Evangeline.

Lydia steeled herself, ready to go aggressive against Evangeline. "We wouldn't be here if we weren't sure," she bluffed.

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Lydia figured Evangeline was just a kid who did not know the ropes, not like herself- a seasoned professional. She was certainly in for a surprise.

Evangeline did not miss a beat. "No need to get ugly. Go ahead, call the cops. You're making such a scene, and I can't even focus on my work upstairs. Just call them.

then they get here, they can dig into whatever mess Julia's gotten herself into She's the one who vanished, but now we're all caught up in her drama!"

in the heat of the argument, Evangeline's voice dripped with scorn, her words nearly

Lydia was not having any of it.

"You think I'm clueless? With the Foster Group's clout in Avalon City, which cop would dare spill the beans? They're all in your pocket, buddy-buddy with Foster Group aren't they?

Evangeline gave a helpless shrug. "Well, if that's how you see it, I'm out of options. I sold you to call the cops, I've been nothing but helpful with your investigation into Julla's case, and now you're accusing us of being in bed with the police.

f you can't solve the problem, why stick around the Foster Group building? Beat it, Before you become more of a nuisance and hold up my work!

Since we're laying it all out, let me make one thing crystal clear: Foster Group doesn't do legal stuff, and don't you dare try to pin any dirty cop business on us-

we wont stand for it. Maybe it's your company that's been up to no good, so you figure everyone's got to cozy up to the police. But hey, that's your mess, not mine. "haytong do not get lost. This is a business, not your living room where you can