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

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drove out of town last

fluttered gently, but she didn't

hadn't sobered up yet, still rambling to

until he had figured everything out and could tell you himself. But now... sigh! Anyway, I can't reach him. I don't know what misunderstanding happened between

address I

help find someone to check it out, but so far, my guys couldn't find anything.

"Are you saying someone impersonated you and tricked him

replied, his

thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "What time did

checked the call log, "It was almost one

shadow crossed

+5

+5

that they hadn't checked with Slade yet. But Yvette was able to quickly reach out to

Shakira thought for a

was or describe the place?" "I think he did say something, but

Shakira

while, Slade suddenly exclaimed, "I remember now! He asked me if I 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

Porsche, I think. He's been driving his 911

up, leaving Slade on

r's deep, unfathomable

eyes.

lifted her gaze and met Walter

spoke, asking simply,

Shakira blinked,

been cool and

Nelson family will

hurried upstairs. "I'm almost late for school, so I'm heading out now!" Walter kept

Brian and said, "Send someone to

but ask, "Sir, didn't

Mitchell's friends call, she inquires everything. If she really didn't want to find him, she wouldn't ask

help but remark, "I see, Master, you're getting to know

tone carrying a hint of pride he wasn't even aware of himself, "The smallest move she makes,