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.

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

she hadn't experienced in two lifetimes combined. Though her words were halting, they brought a soft smile

saying, "Good. Do as you wish. Whatever you want

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Shakira smiled. "Thank you

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to a corner by the window. When she saw Shakira come out, she

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

of her eyebrow, Shakira walked over to him

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already waiting, including not only Benji and the others but also several CEOS from longtime partner companies. As Walter approached, admiration lit up