The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 175

Shakira's face turned bright red as she quickly stuffed her clothes into the corner of her suitcase, then grabbed her pajamas and darted into the bathroom. Walter paused for a moment, feeling an unusual warmth rising in his cheeks. Just the thought of Shakira's tearful, frustrated look made him smile tenderly, filled with longing

This camping trip was organized by the class leader. The next morning, everyone met at the school gate at 8:30 AM to catch a bus together. Shakira arrived ten minutes early, and as she settled her luggage, Xanthe showed up just in time, and they hopped on the bus together.

Most of their classmates were already there, filling up the front and middle seats, leaving just the last two rows empty. As they got on, Yvette and Berry were blocking the aisle in the first row.

"With those cheap skincare products you use, the exhaust fumes at the back won't matter. Get to the back and give up seats," Berry ordered, her face stern. Then she met Shakira's gaze and instinctively took a step back p your

Yvette, who got bumped by Berry, frowned but stayed quiet, clearly on Berry's side and already losing patience. The two girls felt a mix of anger and frustration, hesitating to stand up but ultimately doing so reluctantly.

"Stay put!" Xanthe interjected, pushing the two girls back into their seats, Xanthe turned to Berry, unleashing her frustration "With a face like yours, no fancy skincare will help. They got here first; how dare you take their seats!" Berry's expression darkened instantly, "What's it to you, Xanthe? I wasn't talking to you."

can't just stand by while you bully others. If you're brave enough, come and hit me, Xanthe shot back, rallying the two girls. "You don't have to be scared; her family's wealth won't stop you from thriving in Crescentville," Berry thought to herself, 'Ah,

this crazy woman Xanther

Seeing things escalate, Yvette quickly tugged at Berry's arm. "Just let it go, Berry."

Berry's eyes burned with fury. "How can we let this slide?"

"it's fine, we can ride with Joe instead, Yvette said, her voice laced with regret as she turned to the two girls.

"I was hoping to offer you two year passes to the beauty salon. We don't have to take the bus; we just thought it would be nice tick together. If it's a hassle, forget it!"

and Yvette haughtily left the bus, their faces sad. They began to whisper to each other. "The beauty salon's

just a one-and-a-half-hour journey. How bad can the fumes be for that long?" They exchanged glances at Xanthe, seemingly

between disliking Berry and Yvette and feeling annoyed

Xanthe, whispering, "Let's move to the back. They headed to the last row, just as Joe's sports car pulled up next to the bus. Yvette and Berry got in gracefully, casting a triumphant glance at everyone on the bus. Frustrated, Xanthe ripped open a

calm "If you're angry, they've

mean?"

knows she can't argue with you, so she pretends to offer the passes, hoping those girls will regret it and shift their anger onto you. Do you think she'd

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not!" With this realization, Xanthe felt a wave of

exclaiming. "It's so good to have you, Shakira! I feel way less

back of the bus, his expression changing. He turned off the engine, got out of the car,

eyes widened, her expression darkening as she clenched her

on the bus whispered. In front of

to Shakira.

in my car; how about...?" Joe began, but before he could finish, Shakira cut him

rejected so firmly in front of everyone embarrassed Joe. He had come to invite her, yet

more, turning to leave with a hint of resentment in his

Yvette gasped, "Joe!"