The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 177

In an instant, everyone's attention was drawn to the man inside the car, whose remarkable aura was both divine and noble. Without realizing it, they all held their breath.

It was Walter, the man at the very top of the pyramid of power!

Joe stood there, astonishment clear on his face. "Mr. Lopez?" Yvelle was just as surprised. Berry, after a brief moment of joy, noticed Walter only had eyes for Shakira. Her fists clenched tightly with jealousy! Shakira was equally taken aback. "Why are you here?"

Walter responded coolly, "Just taking a stroll."

Shakira was startled. Who in their right mind would drive a Mercedes all the way from the city into the deep woods?!

Shakira silently complained to herself as Walter's gaze drifted over the bus stuck in the mud and then her suitcase. His tone was even. "Do you need any help?"

Before Shakira could reply, Xanthe eagerly jumped in. "Yes, yes! Shakira and I need to get up the mountain; we'd appreciate Mr. Lopez giving us a lift!" As she spoke, Xanthe casually handed the suitcase to Brian. "Thanks a lot."

Brian didn't wait for Walter to say anything. He just took both their suitcases and loaded them into the back of the car. With a ride available, Shakira definitely wouldn't choose to tire out her legs.

She walked around the car to get in, but suddenly, Berry's tearful voice, a bit breaking with helplessness, came from behind. "Mr. Lopez!" Berry stepped forward, her face full of pitiful pleading. "Mr. Lopez, our bus had some issues. Could you help us out?" As soon as those words were spoken, the expressions of everyone changed. Joe and Yvette looked the most displeased of all.

Joe had already called someone from the forest service office. So, when Berry suddenly asked Walter for help in front of everyone, it was essentially a major embarrassment for Joe.

Yvette knew exactly why Berry suddenly acted out. That cunning woman couldn't stand that Shakira had Walter's protection and craved to be the center of attention.

However, even though Yvette didn't want to witness Shakira bask in glory, she would never let Berry trample on her dignity! In her mind, she cursed Berry hundreds of times for ruining her plans.

The students weren't concerned with any of this drama. Right now, their shoes were covered in mud, and they had nowhere to sit. If Walter could step in and help, they would be out of this mess quickly, without waiting an entire hour.

Berry, who was staring at Walter with an intense, pitiful gaze. Seeing Berry acting all innocent, Shakira couldn't help but feel a tightness in her chest at the thought of why Berry

question; he was completely handing over the decision-making power

racing, and she panicked. She thought, 'What does this mean? Mr. Lopez was supposed to agree to my requests without a second thought, wasn't he? How could this be happening?" Shakira glanced over slowly, meeting Walter's enigmatic gaze. In an instant, she understood his intentions. This was his way of backing her up! With an offer

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curled her lips. "I'm not

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us, but when Berry spoke up

online, and now here you are, betraying us without a second

hostility and said nonchalantly, "Weren't you the ones who

her went silent,

back on your words. Don't

just two sentences, Shakira managed to

had already hopped onto the car behind and was swinging her legs. She clapped so hard

to let Walter help them. Luckily, Shakira held her ground! She thought to herself, "They are just a bunch of

and disappeared into the

girls who couldn't switch places earlier became the focus of everyone's reproachful stares. They had already regretted offending Yvette and Xanthe, and now, they felt even more remorseful! Who could have

mocking these people. She pretended to be considerate and said, "Joe, can't

unwillingly said, "I'll give them a push!" With