Unmasking the Heiress

Little did she know, Celina found Evangeline's sudden trust in her unbelievable.

"Ms. Rearden, do you... really trust me?"

After all, she was on Julia's side. She knew all too well what Julia had planned for Evangeline next.

"Of course. A woman's face is half her life. I've entrusted you with half my life, so how could it not trust you?" replied Evangeline with a gentle smile.

Between life and death, she handed herself over to Celina with such ease.

Celina was a gentle and kind-hearted person. Evangeline had once seen her carefully tending to the water lilies in her beauty salon. A woman who was so patient with plants, treating them like children, could never be the type to intentionally harm others. So, she chose to trust her.

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"Well, I'm truly honored," Celina smiled. "Since you trust me so much, leave your face entire se

your skin is a bit dull; let me try out a new product from our salon on you..."

Gently taking Evangeline's hand, Celina carefully began her work.

When the facial treatment was over, as Evangeline got up, she noticed a drop of lotion still left on her face. Celina was a very professional beautician-how could she make such a careless mistake?

Just as Evangeline was frozen in surprise, Celina quickly apologized, "I'm so sorry, I got a bit distracted Let me wipe it off for you."

Celina removed her gloves, pulled a handkerchief from her pocket, and handed it to Evangeline.

"It's no problem," said Evangeline as she took the handkerchief and wiped the lotion off her face.

Throughout the treatment, Evangeline had been focused on Celina. She noticed that Celina seemed troubled, often spacing out, as if something was weighing on her mind.

"Ms. Morris, is something bothering you?"

Given Celina's professionalism, such a situation was unthinkable.

"No." Celina suddenly looked at Evangeline with a serious and cold expression. "Ms. Rearden, may I ask you something?

"Would you ever hurt someone who trusted you unconditionally?"

Evangeline answered without hesitation, "If someone trusts you, why would you hurt them?"

Celina pressed further, "But what if not hurting them meant someone else would hurt their familly instead?"

"That... sounds like a dilemma." Evangeline pondered for a moment before replying, "If friends have differing views to the point of harming each other's family, it shows that they aren't true friends. It's better to distance yourself from such people." Evangeline was not foolish. She understood the hidden meaning behind Celina's words. Although she had not asked about Celina's connection to Julia, she could sense that someone was influencing her, and

Celina did not fully agree with them.

Her response was meant to remind Celina that a wise bird would choose the right tree to nest in. There was no need to keep working for the wrong people.

As Evangeline finished wiping her face with the handkerchief, she said, "Thanks for the handkerchief. You could've just used a tissue."

Celina smiled warmly. "No worries. Consider it a token of appreciation for helping me clear my thoughts."

A token of appreciation? A handkerchief?

Back in her car, Evangeline found herself puzzled. Her mind kept replaying the strange look Celina had when she handed her the handkerchief. Could there be some secret hidden within it?

Sitting in the car, she examined the handkerchief over and over. Other than a needle-like design embroidered in the center, it was just a fine-quality handkerchief, soft and smooth to the touch, but nothing special.