The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 79

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The man exuded a natural domineering presence, filled with a fierce anger that shocked Fiona, who had hoped to find comfort from him. The room echoed with gasps as Walter's fury swept through. Fiona felt guilty and stuttered, "Walter, I just heard the maids talking... Walter pressed her. "Which maid?" Fiona's lips trembled, "L. I can't remember... W-Walter, please don't do this! I'm scared...!" Tears didn't sway him in the least.

Walter ordered Levi, "Check the security footage. Bring in every maid who has interacted with her, one by one, so she cant identify them." His voice was filled with icy ruthlessness. "If she likes gossiping about the family, let her go back and chat all she wants!"

Fiona was completely terrified, too scared even to cry now. She dared not say another word to Walter, fearing it might provoke his unpredictable wrath again.

Walter i

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ignored them and headed upstairs. After he left, the oppressive atmosphere in the living room gradually eased.

Even Benji was patting his chest, mumbling to himself, I've never seen Finn this angry at Fiona before." Shakira silently thought to herself, That's nothing; when she first stepped into the villa and he nearly choked her, that was way scarter!" He scratched his chin and suddenly brightened up, looking excitedly at Shakira. "I revenge! Wow, I never knew my brother could be so thoughtful what a revelation!" et in Finn is helping his sister-in-law get

Shakira thought, 'Now I understand why Benji's past girlfriends always have nice things to say about him. He's such a love-struck fool; no wonder they all adore him!" Looks like the Lopez family is quite fair Walter got the brains, and Benji got the emotional smarts, perfectly balanced. Meanwhile, the Nelson family is a mess-Selena's lost her mind, and Mitchell's brain is elsewhere. What a disaster! "No way! Benji, have

you

lost your mind? Are you being played by Shakira?" Fiona saw her chance to show off again while Benji was distracted.

Benji had long since disliked her attitude, always acting like she owned the place. If it weren't for their grandfather enjoying her company, he wouldn't bother with her. He stuck his tongue out at her, imitating Walter's previous tone. "What does that have to do with you?" Fiona was furious, her eyes nearly popping out. "Ah! I'm so mad right now!

Levi approached, speaking with calm authority, "The maids are waiting by the door, Ms. Banks. Please come with me."

glare, reluctantly following her outside. Soon, Shakira

upstairs. She knocked on the study door and, hearing a man's voice from inside, pushed the door open. Walter was on the extended terrace, his expression blank as he watched Fiona bossing Levi around, forcing the accused maid out. Shakira

know."

I know.

Fiona was

wouldn't dare go near the crocodile pool; how could she possibly

and turned

eyes flashed with a moment of panic and disappointment, but she quickly turned her

Walter I looked surprised.

The information department found that Aunt Li's son

Lopez." Brian walked

Tell

!

nodded and, noticing the tense atmosphere between Walter and Shakira, left

did you think I'd just recklessly deal with an innocent

his face saying he

only

"Go on

back, "I didn't say anything: are you just looking for a reason

it."

Say it.

hard, exhaling slowly, and finally confessed, I called you an

raised his hand as if to

her neck. "Mr. Lopez, hold