The True Heiress's Return

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Under the table, Shakira's left hand was firmly held by Walter's large right hand. He casually sipped his red wine while gently squeezing her index finger and softly rubbing the pad of her pinky. Outwardly, he appeared calm and well-mannered. Suddenly, Shakira was called out by Liam sitting across from her, which made her fro she felt a soft pinch on her pinky.

in irritation. The next mon

Shakira thought, 'Damn it, you pinch me.' Shakira wasn't a milksop. She forcefully pinched his finger back under the table, twisting the skin on his hand with all the strength she had.

In an instant, Walter's eyebrows knitted tightly from the unexpected respo strength.'

He thought, 'Shakira, you really had some

Nearby, Kevin laughed as he joined the conversation, "There's been a misunderstanding, Mr. Jameson. Ms. Nelson is just a temporary staff for our crew."

Liam thought, 'Misunderstanding? I've seen a lot of women around at business dinners, merely a way to pass the time. But I can't see many icy women as beautiful as her, with arrogance in her eyes!

At the last diplomatic summit, Shakira made quite a splash with her piano performance, leaving an impression on Liam.

Judging by her age, Liam figured Shakira was a college student or a newcomer to the working world and was arranged to entertain Mr. Lopez.

But everyone in Crescentville knew that Mr. Lopez wasn't interested in women. He was a disabled man, so the most beautiful woman couldn't entice him. Liam thought it would be better for him to accept Kevin's goodwill.

Liam laughed and said, "A temp? Oh wow, with such beauty, what a pity she had to run errands. Kevin, for my sake, give the young lady a chance. I promise she'll be a superstar."

As soon as he finished, a few small investors, who wanted to please Liam, agreed, "Miss, Mr. Jameson is so nice to you. You should thank him."

"Yes, other girls beg for Mr. Jameson's help, and he doesn't even glance at them. You've got great luck, Miss."

One of them burst into laughter, "Mr. Jameson, she must get you sprung."

was smug, his face flushed with alcohol and shining with fat, "Don't

stared at Shakira, whose expression was gradually becoming sullen. His eyes were still fixed on her, who was

Miss, no pressure. After dinner, let's exchange contact info. Whenever my company has business activities, I can take you

mad, but when he saw who had thrown it,

Liam's face. He spent some time sobering from alcohol and felt as if he had

he had angered the wrong person, and his face

misunderstanding. I don't know if she's your fiancée. Otherwise, I'd never have joked with her like that. I'm so sorry, Mr. Lopez. Please don't be

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were previously agreeing began pleading, "We didn't recognize your fiancée, Mr. Lopez. Please forgive

the table. Their fingers were interlocked, and there were visible red marks on Walter's pale

he raised his glass toward Shakira, "I

apologies and would be even more excessive." Shakira's casual tone made Liam feel

hand and started slapping his left and right face. Soon, the red marks stood out clearly on his

said, "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have joked about you, Ms. Nelson, and I shouldn't joke about any woman. My mouth deserves

Shakira didn't stop him. So he just gritted his teeth and kept slapping. The private room was dead silent.

minutes later, Liam's hands were smeared with his blood, and his face was swollen. Each time he raised his hand

it, those small investors were so frightened that they fell to their knees, shaking

coldly said, "With so many doctors here, your face should be

this, Liam's knees buckled, and he plopped down on the floor, while the doctors

sound, only whispering timidly through clenched teeth, "Thank you, Mr.

noticed her mood and nodded slightly to Matthew, "Matthew, we have something to deal with, so we'll be leaving

for Shakira He thought that Walter was

hands tightly

the car, Walter

puzzled. "Are we not

at her stomach and asked, "Are you