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

continued, his voice steady. "That 'Shakira' is arrogant, rebellious, and clueless. But you? You're a fantastic cook, quick-witted, and you have design talent that a lot of people wish they

make it up to you. I want to help you heal your leg." Each word was

locked eyes in silence for what felt like forever. Finally, Walter smirked, a hint of sarcasm on his lips,

by his attitude. She leaned closer, propping herself up beside him. "You don't believe me? Are

what you've been up to, but you're definitely caught up in this whole

your own family like that? Your intentions

then whispered fiercely, "That's my business.

respond, and they fell into a heavy

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Brian to follow him upstairs. Levi approached Shakira, concern lacing his voice.

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her, making sure she truly seemed alright before relaxing his worry. "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,

words were too sharp, leaving Levi momentarily speechless. All

Until I fix his leg, even if he acts like a total

her sincerity, Levi let out a sigh of

Shakira

for trusting

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

After the chaos 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

for Walter's medical history, but unfortunately, it was all with Walter, and no one else

Walter in action. Right now, the biggest problem was Walter refusing her medical help. She