The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 200 Rumors of a Love Quadrangle

When Walter caught Natalie in his arms, his gaze was warm, his smile soft, and his tone gentle.

Having starred in countless roles as a couple with Shawn, Celeste didn't need much to recognize the look in Walter's eyes-he had feelings for Natalie.

Her gaze flicked to Shawn, whose composed demeanor faltered as a hint of disappointment flashed through his eyes.

"Mr. Watson, nice to meet you," Celeste said, extending her hand with a playful grin.

"Ms. Kennedy, pleasure's mine," Walter replied, shaking her hand before turning to Shawn. "And you must be Mr. Haines. Good to meet you."

"Good to meet you too," Shawn said, shaking hands briefly before stepping back, his quiet presence making him almost blend into the background.

"Alright, let's grab dinner!" Celeste chirped, her lively voice breaking the tension. She pulled Natalie from Walter's side, leaning close to whisper, "Is he your boyfriend?"

Natalie shook her head. "No, he is just a good friend. We grew up together."

"Oh, childhood friends, huh? Sounds like a classic love story," Celeste teased with

a sly smile, but her eyes flicked to Shawn, who was trying hard to keep his emotions in check.

Shawn tugged at Celeste's sleeve, giving her a subtle look. Celeste raised an eyebrow and smirked knowingly. She gave him a wink that implied, "I'm setting this up for you. Don't blow it."

Shawn sighed silently.

wondering what was happening, but Walter gently took her hand

softness. "I used to have a crush on her, but the

Walter, always calm and composed, now wore an uncharacteristically tender expression. His normally taut

she's no longer engaged," Walter continued, his eyes fixed

was gentle, but the intensity in

moment before responding, "You're already holding my hand. Doesn't that mean you've already

as of now, my boyfriend." Then, she looked at Walter, "And this

"Congratulations to both of you. I didn't expect to witness the

tone was polite, but the strain behind his

interjected,

Natalie's hand, led the way. "Dinner's on

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when they were kids and brought him out of the orphanage to the Langley residence. However, his time with the Langleys had been brief

small, reassuring smile. Natalie returned the gesture, their

Silver Coast Beach, there was a commercial street lined with seafood restaurants and shops featuring local

Walter nor Natalie

State often, and even when they did, it was always a quick in-and-out for

Others always handled her daily needs, and even when

Dithoria either, especially

turned to Shawn. She asked, "Shawn, I heard you live around here. Do you know any good places to

"Yeah, there are some