The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 178

With his eyes closed, Walter's senses were attuned to only hearing and touch at the moment. He could clearly hear the sound of leather creasing as the person next to him leaned closer. And when Shakira spoke, her breath lightly brushed past his car, giving him a ticklish feeling. His heart fluttered slightly. After a while, he opened his eyes, which held a deep darkness, mysterious and hard to read. He turned to look at her, his gaze like a pool, hinting at hidden depths within him.

"I followed you here, does that upset you?"

Shakira was taken aback, and her heart inexplicably skipped a beat. Walter's gaze was too intense; she instinctively sensed danger and turned her head away. "Why would it? It's just surprising, that's all."

She exhaled and chuckled, "But it's nice to get out for a bit. Mr. Lopez, you're either at home or at the office. It's great to come out and enjoy some fresh air!"

Walter scoffed, "The Eastlake Valley Estate is bigger than this mountain."

Shakira's heart was pounding. She knew Walter was always sarcastic; it was just his way. But why did she feel like he came here just for her?

When the thought emerged, Shakira felt like she was losing her mind! She quickly steadied her breathing to calm down, but her mind was in a whirl. She instinctively changed the topic in a casual tone. "I thought you'd agree to Berry's request immediately." The moment the words left her mouth, Shakira regretted it. She'd just got herself from one trap into another! As expected she heard Walter chuckle.

The leather seat was soft and springy. As Walter leaned in and rested his hand behind her, Shakira involuntarily slid a bit closer to him, her shoulder brushing against Walter's chest. It felt like she was enveloped in his arms, his warmth pressing close to her. They looked intimate.

Shakira's mind and heart were both all over the place!

"So, did you turn it down because of Berry?"

to leap out of her throat. She almost bit her own tongue. "Of course not!" She then added,

chuckle, his usually cool voice carrying an unexpected trace of fondness. "I knew it. You're not the type to take crap from

"Did you see everything?"

it all,

her all the way here. Shakira's heart raced faster, and she breathed more heavily. Driven by an indescribable emotion, she asked again, "So

to act like this?' She then dispelled the idea. She felt she was strange today, and Walter was too. His repeated candid admissions of

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Chapter 178

suddenly woke up to the sound of Xanthe chatting outside. "We're here! I'm getting out first!" she exclaimed as she swung the door open and jumped

ran away from Walter's arms like a little fox, but Walter wasn't upset. He thought about

the warmth in Shakira's cheeks cooled down, and she felt much

flustered. After all, no one other than

thinking about?" Xanthe came over, overhearing the

let out a deep breath, her expression returning to calm as she took the hot coffee from Xanthe's hand. "Nothing." "Haha, it's the unforgettable couple I ship-sweeter than a first love!" Xanthe grinned widely. Shakira

of the master and the maid, isn't

"Shipping everything will only get you

the popular camping and check-in spots among nearby city folks. Even though that