The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 261-

As soon as Shakira finished speaking. Matthew playfully scolded You little rascal' I thought you'd finally called to wish me a Happy New Year, but it turns out you're here to question me! Yes, I did it-what of it

Then he snorted and continued self-righteously. "Now everyone can see the frue colors of the Nelson family. It's the New Year, I'm just adding a little spice to everyone's holiday entertainment!"

Shakira chuckled, softening her tone to humor the old man. "That's why I called to compliment you as soon as I saw the news! I knew right away that only my brilliant master could come up with such a clever, two-birds-one-stone idea."

She checked her phone. Neither Kevin nor the production team had sent any advance notice about the surprise appearance. Only after the news went online did they post a message in the group chat, delayed by a full minute. Shakira immediately knew Matthew had a hand in it.

Matthew felt quite pleased after being flattered like that.

He added. "Everyone online is laughing at the Nelson family early this morning, and they must be desperate for the buzz to die down soon. The show's set to air around New Year anyway, so releasing it a few days early doesn't hurt." The early release made no real difference, except that Yvette would be roasted a little more thoroughly.

Shakira smiled. Since she'd called already, she formally offered an early New Year's greeting and casually added. "I'm down in Silverwave Bay. There's plenty of good food around here; I'll make something and bring it to you in a few days. Matthew's happiness only grew at the mention of food, though he had his own little grudge. "And you're only bringing it to me this time?"

Shakira held back a laugh, easily catching the meaning behind his words. "Sure thing. Even if Mr. Kierce and the others end up mad at me, I'll only bring it to you."

For a moment, Matthew fell silent. He'd love nothing more than to enjoy Shakira's cooking all by himself, showing it off to those old geezers.

He believed it would be far too petty of them if they were to get mad at Shakira.

Waving his hand generously, he relented. "Fine. It's the New Year-go ahead and bring them some too."

"Really?" Shakira sounded surprised.

Matthew replied without hesitation, "Absolutely!"

"Alright, I'll do as you say." Shakira deftly placated Matthew.

The two then chatted for a while about the hospital. Shakira hadn't officially resigned, so Matthew offered thoughtfully, "If you're reluctant to bring it up, I can speak to the director for you." Shakira slightly furrowed her brows. "I'd like to keep trying for awhile longer. My university internship starts in March, so I still have two weeks to see patients.

used to feel this way, but... seeing patients come in looking so worried

was such a strange feeling, something she hadn't experienced in two lifetimes combined. Though her words were halting, they brought a soft smile from Matthew on the other

and just reassured her by saying, "Good. Do

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Chapter 261

Shakira smiled. "Thank you

Shakira

of space to fool around, but now with

the window. When she saw Shakira come out, she was relieved and said. "Shakira, Mr. Lopez

gift she'd given him, and his tie was tied in a Windsor knot. When he looked her way,

her eyebrow, Shakira walked over to him

and wanted

"Now that you've seen me, you can go with peace of mind.

her hand, gave it a light squeeze,

baffled, but before she could ask, Walter had already

Xanthe looked Shakira up and down in

she said, "Who would've thought that between you and Mr Lopez, you'd be the one

""What?" asked Shakira.

bit sorry for Walter. "Mr. Lopez was clearly hinting that he missed you! I thought you'd give him a big kiss or

sent him a message. [Were you

replied: [What do you

wow, that really is what he meant! No wonder he looked

texted: [But we just saw each

replied, [We didn't

brought a flush

only Benji and the others but also several CEOS from