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.

notice. Natalie frowned slightly, wondering what was happening, but

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

wore an uncharacteristically

continued, his eyes fixed on Natalie, "I think it's time I pursued her

Natalie?" His voice was gentle, but

responding, "You're already holding my

Celeste, she said, "This is Walter, my childhood friend —and as of now, my boyfriend." Then,

the air, but Shawn forced a smile. "Congratulations to both of you. I didn't expect to witness

but the strain behind his

to celebrate!" Celeste interjected,

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

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his hand just like this when they were kids and brought him out of the orphanage to the Langley residence. However, his time with the Langleys had been brief before Grace sent him away

a small, reassuring smile.

Coast Beach, there was a commercial street lined with

Walter nor Natalie

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

the Kennedy family, born and raised with every luxury. Others always handled her daily needs, and even when she studied abroad

Dithoria either, especially the coastal

live around here. Do you know

replied, "Yeah, there are some