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.

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 dared to speak up in front of Walter... She gently furrowed her brow, and her movement

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

started 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 like

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curled her

agreed promptly and smoothly,

eyes suddenly widened! Everyone was

camping together, and you just

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thing not to help us, but when Berry spoke up for us, you stopped Mr. Lopez

to think we all stood by you when you were being bashed online, and now here you are,

looked around at the people glaring at her with hostility and said nonchalantly, "Weren't you the ones who told me not to go

silent, unsure of

coldly, "You go back on your words. Don't you have any

managed

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

might act soft-heartedly and agree to let Walter help them. Luckily, Shakira held her ground! She thought to

up the mountain road and disappeared into the forest that someone in the crowd angrily

became the focus of everyone's reproachful stares. They had already regretted offending Yvette and Xanthe, and

these people. She pretended to be considerate and said, "Joe,

unwillingly said, "I'll give them a push!" With that, he took out his phone