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

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

her expression surprisingly blank. "How

win with Mr. Joyce backing him, what chance do you have?" Xanthe replied,

must know so "Xanthe,

nearly choked,

understand; it's all part of

I

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

at Eastlake Valley Estate, as soon as Shakira walked in, she heard chattering voices coming from inside. "Walter, I can definitely cure

way to the living room. To her surprise, it was lively today-Fiona

Matthew's coming? Is that true? How come I didn't hear about it?" Benji seemed more

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 scoop" 08:24 Wer Chapter

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

"Walter, I will do everything I can to

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

noticing. Shakira met her glare without a hint of fear, making Fiona's anger flare even

calmly raised her brows, feigning surprise. "Wow, Ms. Banks remembers my name? I wonder who was just being

gave you

hand to slap Shakira. Benji couldn't react in time and shouted, "Fiona, what are you