The True Heiress's Return
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Shakira lifted her gaze cautiously to meet Walter's intense stare. His eyes were like a dark abyss, making her heart race.
She tried to inch back toward the door, but just then, the car lurched to a stop, sending her tumbling forward again. This time, her face landed on Walter's hard, warm thigh. Rubbing her forehead, Shakira shot an annoyed look at Brian, who was driving.
Brian explained, "It was the red light, Ms. Nelson. Just stay put."
Shakira thought, 'Stay put? I can barely buckle my seatbelt. Irritated, she pulled herself up, about to retreat to her corner.
Walter's icy voice cut through, "Did you choose that seat to end up in my lap next time?"
Shakira shot her head around, unable to contain her sarcasm. "You could stand to be a little less narcissistic, you know?" Walter smirked, "Are you really going to say those last two incidents weren't planned?" "That was just a fluke!"
"Oh."
Shakira fought the urge to smack him. She then turned her attention to the outside, where billboards were still flashing images of the chaos-reporters were now trailing the Nelson family to the hospital.
Yvette had been rushed to the emergency room, and Rebecca and Selena showed up too, alongside the Smith family. They were all anxiously waiting outside while the Nelson family's bodyguards blocked the reporters, refusing interviews or explanations. Online gossip about the Nelsons was spiraling out of control.
As Shakira pondered how Yvette planned to smooth things over with her family, Walter's voice broke her thoughts. "Shakira, what do you really want?"
"What?" Confused, she turned to look at Walter, who had leaned in closer, his tall frame looming over her. His cold gaze like it was piercing through her.
felt
Tell
his voice steady. "That 'Shakira' is arrogant, rebellious, and clueless. But you? You're a fantastic cook, quick-witted,
to make it up to you. I want to help you heal your leg." Each word was clear and sincere, as if
like forever. Finally, Walter smirked, a hint of sarcasm on his lips, and leaned back in his
propping herself up beside him. "You
know what
to look at him. "Even going after your own family like that?
a moment, then whispered fiercely, "That's my business. What does it have to
didn't respond, and they fell into a heavy
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Chapter 20
to the villa, Walter signaled for Brian to follow him upstairs. Levi approached Shakira, concern lacing his voice. "Are you okay, Ms. Nelson?"
Shakira
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his worry. "Don't take it personally. Mr. Lopez used to be cheerful, but he
momentarily speechless. All he could manage was an
I fix his leg, even if he acts like a
Levi let out a sigh of relief. "With you here,
Shakira
for
lightly, unintentionally spilling the beans. "Honestly, no one else can
from last night, the kitchen staff was on high alert, clearing out everything Walter disliked. Just in case, they peeked in to watch Shakira cook, worried she'd toss something weird into the dish-if another fallout happened, they could lose their jobs.
Levi for Walter's medical history, but unfortunately, it was all with Walter, and no one else had access to it. Hence, she asked
now, the biggest problem was Walter refusing her medical help. She couldn't stick around forever. Just
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