The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 14

Shakira walked in through the side door and heard Walter's words. With a raised eyebrow, she leaned against the wall, choosing to hang back instead of joining them inside.

After returning to the Nelson family in her previous life, Shakira had discreetly asked Sean to smooth over many of their business hurdles. This had allowed the Nelsons to catch up to other prominent families in just a year, which only inflated their arrogance. Now, as she watched Walter put them in their place, Shakira found it pretty entertaining. In the living room, Walter didn't bother with pleasantries as he exposed the Nelson family's intentions, earning a dark glare

from Finn.

Mitchell clenched his fists, struggling to stay calm. If it weren't for Finn's warning not to act rashly, he would have blown his top by now. Seriously, what did a guy in a wheelchair have to be so smug about?

Yvette might have looked down on disabled Walter, but his striking looks and the elegance he carried still made her heart race. She thought to herself that even sitting in a wheelchair, Walter had more charm and masculinity than Finn ever did.

Even if she couldn't marry him, wouldn't it be thrilling to captivate a guy like him completely? Excited by the thought, she held a small basket and moved a little closer to him.

While her brothers wore their feelings on their sleeves, Yvette maintained her cool demeanor. Her expression was soft as she gazed at Walter shyly. "I didn't get a chance to properly thank you last night for coming to my birthday party and for your generous gift. I baked these matcha cookies myself, and I hope you'll accept them, Mr. Lopez."

As she spoke, she extended her hand toward him, leaning in slightly. A delicate pink diamond necklace slipped out from under her light green dress, creating an elegant curve in front of her.

"You're Yvette?" Walter glanced at Yvette, who was staring at him intensely.

"Yeah, I'm." I'm." Yvette's eyes lit up with surprise. 'He remembers me!

Mitchell couldn't help but step in front of Yvette, glaring at Walter with a warning. "Walter, don't even think about making a move on Yvette."

Watching Mitchell's over-the-top protection of Yvette, Shakira almost laughed out loud. She genuinely wondered what kind of magic Yvette had used on him to make him act like this.

Walter, and as she expected, he looked frustrated with Mitchell. For a

at her annoying brother secretly and tried to slide a

Brian cut her off. "Mr. Lopez does not

"Sorry," Yvette

smile, maintaining her composure. "Mr. Lopez, the Nelson family has faced a few setbacks, but I'm confident that with Finn's skills, we'll get back on track soon. I hope that, considering our long-standing friendship, you might lend a helping hand..." Walter pushed himself up in his wheelchair and suddenly

that Walter

me to Ms. Nelson. How could you put it on?" Walter pressed, his

as her smile vanished. The shinning diamond necklace around her neck now felt like it

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Chapter 14 into her

at all. His casual tone dripped with sarcasm. "My fiancée is already kicked out of the Nelson family. Without her, the engagement is off. So what do you even want to talk to me about?" He shot a look at

into it."

Nelson trio couldn't keep

you're not interested,

and Yvette to go, Levi stepped forward and said to Yvette, "Please

looked toward Walter,

neck, and tossed it back into Levi's hands with a thud. Once outside and back in the car, Yvette broke down. Tears streamed down her face. "Finn, Mitchell, I'm so sorry. I

but seeing Yvette upset, he still tried to comfort

added, quickly grabbing tissues to dab at Yvette's tears, ranting angrily, "It's all Shakira's fault! She started all this!" Finn frowned, disagreeing. "What does

we'd still be engaged to the Lopez family. Walter would've had a reason to help us," Mitchell shouted.

road, choosing not to argue back this time. His brows were tightly knit, a heavy tension settling in the

glanced over at the side

then strolled in casually with her