The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 130

Cody couldn't get any information about Mitchell from Shakira and stormed off, his face dark with anger,

Seeing Cody trip slightly as he left, Shakira's eyes crinkled with amusement.

Turning to Walter, she smoothly shifted into flattery mode, "Wow, the young master was truly amazing just now, a single word and bam! If not for his brilliance, I'd have been in real trouble!" Walter let out a cold laugh. "If I wasn't around, Cody might have had to leave on a stretcher."

Shakira's eyes widened-was she really that sharp-tongued?

Before she could respond, Shakira's phone rang. It was an unknown number and she answered it.

"Is this

Shakira?"

A man's uncertain voice came through, "Is

Shakira raised an eyebrow, it's me. Are you a friend of Mitchell's?"

"Yes,

Slade sounded quite surprised, "You know me?"

Shakira answered truthfully, "Last time at the apartment parking lot, you were with Mitchell. I recognized your voice." Slade was even more amazed, praising her repeatedly, "You remember that and recognized me too? That's impressive!" He couldn't wait to ask, "Did the Nelson family come looking for you?"

Shakira raised an eyebrow, "How do you know that?"

She didn't deny it, which was a clear confirmation.

Slade quickly apologized, feeling guilty, "I'm sorry! Yvette called me early this morning, asking where Mitchell was.

"I was still hazy from drinking last night and accidentally mentioned Mitchell's suspicion that the nurse might have switch

4

4

he drove

fluttered gently, but she didn't say a

obvious Slade hadn't sobered up yet, still rambling

I can't reach him. I don't know what misunderstanding happened between you two siblings, but Mitchell is really trying his best

was really impulsive! He called me last night, saying it was the fake address I sent

asked me to help find someone to check it out, but so far, my guys

someone impersonated you and

replied,

asked, "What time

call log, "It was almost

shadow crossed Shakira's

+5

+5

But Yvette was able to quickly reach out to Slade to find out where

Shakira thought for a

last night, did he mention where he was or describe the place?" "I think he did say something, but I was drinking last night, I... darn

Shakira

was sure the person was really in the mountains. I could hear loud engine noises in the background like he was struggling to climb a hill.” Shakira casually asked, "Do you know what car he was driving last

Porsche, I think. He's been driving

abruptly hung up, leaving Slade on

r's deep, unfathomable

eyes.

lifted her gaze and met Walter want to

asking

Shakira blinked,

had been cool

ask like that? The Nelson family will

the time and hurried upstairs. "I'm almost late for school, so I'm heading out now!" Walter kept his eyes fixed

entered the elevator, Walter turned to Brian and said, "Send someone to look

help but ask, "Sir, didn't Ms. Nelson

call, she inquires everything.

help but remark, "I see, Master, you're

snorted, his tone carrying a hint of pride he wasn't even aware of himself, "The smallest move she makes, like raising her tail, and I