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.

escape Walter's and Natalie's notice. Natalie frowned slightly, wondering what

friends," Walter said, his voice steady but laced with an unexpected softness. "I used to have a crush on her, but the Langleys arranged

always calm and composed, now wore an uncharacteristically tender expression. His normally taut lips curved into a

continued, his eyes

I, Natalie?" His voice was gentle, but

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

Shawn and Celeste, she said, "This is Walter, my childhood friend —and as of now, my boyfriend." Then, she looked at Walter, "And this

"Congratulations to both of

the strain behind his

celebrate!" Celeste interjected, trying to lighten

holding Natalie's hand, led

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just like this when they were kids and brought him out of the orphanage to the Langley residence. However,

gently squeezed Natalie's hand and gave her a small, reassuring smile. Natalie returned the gesture, their unspoken

there was a commercial street lined with seafood restaurants and shops featuring

nor Natalie

State often, and even when they did, it was always a quick in-and-out for business. They didn't know much about the local

Others always handled her daily needs, and even when she studied abroad for college, she had housekeepers and

Dithoria either, especially the coastal

"Shawn, I heard you live around here.

"Yeah, there are some