The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 157

Chapter 157

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Xanthe glanced around, not in a hurry. She sat across from Sean and said, "Let's go over this and resolve the misunderstandings between us. That's the best way to solve the problem, right, Mr. Reynolds?"

Sean didn't argue, staying silent and waiting for Xanthe to continue. Xanthe tapped her finger on the table. "We first miet at the classroom door. At that time, you asked me why Shakira washit in class. Do you know Shakira?"

Xanthe was impatient and impulsive, the kind of person who couldn't hide her feelings. She had no idea that her transparent thoughts were all too visible to Sean.

He chuckled, casually saying to her. "So, how do you think your dad got handed the Southville Project?"

Hearing this, Xanthe was completely stunned, her mind racing. Enrique had told her that winning the bid wasn't just because of Shakira's encouragement but also because of Sean, the main sponsor. That was why he obediently followed Sean's every word. But now, why was Sean suddenly asking this question? Could it be. Xanthe cautiously voiced the impossible possibility. "Is it

because of Shakira?"

Sean curved his lips into a smirk. "You're not as clueless as you look."

Xanthe gasped and covered her mouth in shock.

Oh my God. She had never thought Shakira would be linked with Sean; she was still rooting for the Shakira and Mr. Lopez couple.

naive-looking expression. "I could consider forgiving the silly

you think I'd set you up?" Sean shrugged. "It's simple, you're classmates with Shakira. Just look after her at school. Upon hearing this, Xanthe broke into a smile. "Do you really need to say that? Shakira's my friend. Even without you asking I've got her back." Sean continued in a calm manner,

he was after. Was he trying to pursue Shakira? But judging by the way things look, he didn't seem to know that Shakira and Mr. Lopez were all lovey-dovey. Sean waited for a long time but didn't get any response from Xanthe, thinking she might be scheping something secretly. He had looked into Xanthe before, who used to be with

relieve boredom, Sean would definitely be the first to oppose Shakira

of defiance. "What? Can't handle such a small task

do something as shady as betraying

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was that loyal. He went straight to the point. "Since you won't agree, forget it. Your dad dropping out of the Southville project wouldn't make much of a difference." Bang, Xanthe slammed the table, glaring angrily at Sean. Her hands clutched the tablecloth tightly, and

offended you twice,

looked completely unfazed, with

do about it?" Anyway, I've

can work together like nothing ever happened. But if you don't..." He left the sentence

threat was

worst luck to catch the eye of such a petty. vengeful jerk. No way, as a good friend, she had to

for a moment and her anger slowly faded. She sat back down, glaring at Sean's annoyingly flawless face. With a heavy sigh, she said. "Fine. I

raised an eyebrow. "Deal" He picked up the small

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