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

"You even put on makeup today, and you've been encouraging my dad not to

blinked, her expression surprisingly blank. "How could I

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

must know so "Xanthe, don't

nearly choked, shoving her

maid, right?" Xanthe nodded repeatedly. "I understand; it's

I

was speechless. All she wanted to do was scream at the sky. You

inside. "Walter, I can definitely cure your leg this time! You

living room. To her surprise, it was lively today-Fiona was there, and even Benji

true? How come I didn't hear about it?" Benji seemed

more aloof attitude toward Benji "Of course you didn't hear, Benji. Matthew's return is very low-key-only a few top executives at Clusia Hospital know. My teacher has connections with Director Dong, Matthew's junior, who helped me get the

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

her eyes shimmering with emotion. "Walter, I will do everything I can to bring Matthew here to help you." replied calmly. "Thank you for your

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 he might mind having someone inexperienced treating you. That could really undermine his authority! What What

fear, making Fiona's anger flare even more. "Oh, look, Shakira, you dare show

calmly raised her brows, feigning surprise. "Wow, Ms. Banks remembers my name?

gave you

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