The True Heiress's Return

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Shakira had talked so much that she finally convinced Xanthe to let her skip the celebration banquet and go home

Xanthe looked at Shakira and thought she was becoming cuter. "Wow, I didn't realize our connection was so special! Not long ago, I wanted to chop you up, but now I find you adorable and even want to kiss you!" Shakira grimaced. You've been brainwashed by Yvette too much."

Speaking of Yvette made Xanthe even happier. "Did you see her face? She was so mad it was hilarious!" Xanthe laughed until her stomach hurt, then pouted, "But seriously, why didn't she go in with Lago? Watching her shocked expression would have been even better!" Shakira lowered her eyes and said softly. "Even if she did, she wouldn't side with the Smith family. After all, she wouldn't want to tip the balance." Since Finn wasn't cooperating with Lago, Yvette wouldn't throw away the Nelson family for a small project. Yvette was no

Tool.

fool.

Xanthe suddenly got it. "Ah, I see! Shakira, you're so smart. Having you as a friend makes me smarter took

Shakira raised an eyebrow and countered, "Since when did we become friends? I don't recall that."

Xanthe ignored her and wrapped her arms around Shakira's neck. "Stop pretending to be cool. I know you need my amazing skills!"

With that shameless attitude... Shakira couldn't even argue back

face, studying it closely for a while. "You even put on makeup today, and you've been encouraging my dad not to

her expression surprisingly blank. "How

win with Mr. Joyce backing him, what chance do you have?" Xanthe replied, looking at her knowingly. "Wait, you have Mr. Lopez, right?" She gave Shakira a look that said

so "Xanthe,

nearly choked, shoving

repeatedly. "I understand;

I

do was scream at the sky. You really

walked in, she heard chattering voices coming from inside. "Walter, I can definitely cure your leg this time! You know, I

the living room.

it?" Benji seemed more excited than Walter himself, jumping

glowing with pride. She spoke softly to Walter but ha a more aloof attitude toward Benji "Of course you didn't hear, Benji. Matthew's return is very low-key-only a few top executives

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he said, turning excitedly to Walter. "That's awesome. Finn! Compared to everyone else's excitement, Walter didn't show much happiness on his

in front of Walter's wheelchair, her eyes shimmering with emotion. "Walter, I will do everything I can to bring Matthew here to help you." replied calmly. "Thank you for

Her gaze flickered, and she spoke in a sweet, high-pitched voice. "Walier, heard there's a little maid helping you with your treatment lately?" Seeing Walter stay silent, as if he was agreeing. Fiona grew anxious and urged, "Matthew can be a bit temperamental. He's more about feelings when treating others. Walter, I worry

furious. "Who's laughing?" she snapped, turning around to see Shakira, who had emerged without her noticing. Shakira met her glare without a hint of fear, making Fiona's anger flare even more. "Oh, look, Shakira, you dare show up in front of me again? I haven't forgotten how

Ms. Banks remembers my name?

Who gave you

so arrogant in front of me?" Fiona stormed over, raising her hand to