The True Heiress's Return

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

steady. "That 'Shakira' is arrogant, rebellious, and clueless. But you? You're a fantastic cook, quick-witted, and you have

up to you. I want to

Finally, Walter smirked, a hint of sarcasm

by his attitude. She leaned closer, propping herself up beside him. "You

asked, getting right to the point. "I don't know what you've been up to, but you're definitely caught

your own family like that? Your intentions are murky." With that, he tightened his

a moment, then whispered fiercely, "That's my business. What does it have to do

respond, and they fell into a heavy

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signaled for Brian to follow him upstairs. Levi approached Shakira, concern lacing his voice. "Are you okay, Ms. Nelson?"

Shakira

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"Don't take it personally. Mr. Lopez used to be cheerful, but he changed after the injury." Shakira scoffed, "Just because he can't stand up, he got knocked

were too sharp, leaving Levi momentarily speechless. All he could manage was an

s all good. I know I owe him. Until I fix his leg, even if he acts like a total jerk, I won't let it bother me. You can

a sigh of relief. "With

Shakira

"Thanks for trusting

the beans. "Honestly, no one else can handle Mr. Lopez's current mood

chaos from last night, the kitchen staff was on high

but unfortunately, it was all with Walter, and no one else had access to it. Hence, she asked Levi about Walter's symptoms and pieced together

the biggest problem was Walter refusing her medical help. She couldn't stick around forever. Just then, her phone buzzed with a