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."

smug, his face flushed with alcohol and shining with fat, "Don't say that.

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

you to see the world." When Liam was boasting, a teacup flew at him, hitting his forehead forcefully. Liam screamed

get mad, but when he saw

He spent some time sobering from alcohol and felt as if he had been plunged into an

he had angered the wrong

fiancée. Otherwise, I'd never have joked with her like that. I'm so sorry, Mr. Lopez. Please don't be mad," he

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were previously agreeing began pleading, "We didn't recognize your

the table. Their fingers were interlocked, and there were visible red marks on Walter's pale skin, clearly fresh from being pinched. Walter gave a cold laugh,

was so frightened that his neck turned red, and he raised his glass toward Shakira, "I apologize to you,

here, I'm afraid that you wouldn't be any apologies and would be even more excessive." Shakira's casual

left and right face. Soon, the red marks stood out clearly

my fault. I shouldn't have joked about you, Ms. Nelson, and I shouldn't joke about any woman. My mouth

slapped himself over ten times, but Walter and Shakira didn't stop him. So he just gritted his teeth and kept slapping. The private room was dead silent. No one dared

were smeared with his blood, and his face was swollen. Each time he raised his hand to slap, fear made him

so frightened that they fell

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

the floor, while the doctors at the other table quickly

pain, barely daring to make a sound, only whispering timidly through clenched teeth, "Thank you, Mr. Lopez,

her appetite. Walter noticed her mood and nodded slightly to Matthew, "Matthew, we have something

sound when Walter stood up for Shakira He thought that

tightly held together and nodded

car, Walter asked

"Are we not

at her stomach and asked, "Are you