Chapter 58
The scandal had escalated beyond control. With Walter unreachable, Julia dropped her sick act. No point in faking illness when her home was on the line.
She hailed a cab and rushed back, only to find her house surrounded by a thick crowd. Thanks to the police Andrew had called, she managed to push her way through. That short stretch to her doorstep took an agonizingly long time, and the crowd’s wandering hands did not let her pass without inciden
She stumbled into the yard, a mess from the confrontation. There was Evangeline. the picture of composed indifference, swinging with her shades on, while James stood close by. Bodyguards hovered, shielding her from the sun with their umbrellas.
She looked every bit the untouchable mob heiress.
Andrew and Lydia, bolstered by the sight of their darling daughter and the cops on the scene, hurried down to face off with Evangeline.
“Officer, can you believe this? Our own daughter storms into our home, threatens to kick us out, and tosses our stuff in the trash! You’ve got to get her out of here!” Andrew’s voice boomed with indignation.
The cop surveyed the chaotic scene, well aware that any attempt to smooth things over could be twisted by the eager cameras outside. They were not about to jump to
conclusions based on Andrew’s fant.
*Someone give me the straight story,” said the squad leader.
“Good day, officer represent Falcon International Law Firm. The name’s James
“James Foster? Well, I’ll be. They say seeing is believing, and they’re right. Sorry I didn’t recognize you
The captain’s grin was wide as he shook hands with James. The young lawyer’s fame was no joke, he was the trusted counsel for the big–time business moguls. It was a rare privilege to meet him.
As James laid out the facts for Captain Kayden White, Andrew and his cohorts sensed trouble. Why was Kayden so chummy with James? A wave of unease washed over them
Lydia took Julia aside “Sweetheart, didn’t I ask you to fetch Walter? Why are you here by yourself?” Lydia had little faith in the police and had her hopes set on Walter,
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the man she had chosen for her daughter. Surely he would not stand idly by when his future mother–in–law needed help.
The frustrated Julia said, “I’ve been trying to reach Walter since yesterday, but his phone just rings and rings.”
Lydia threw up her hands in despair. “What are we going to do now?!”
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