The True Heiress's Return

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After he made sure the mark on her face left by Xanthe was fully covered by his own. Walter finally let go, satisfied Seeing her dejected look, he smirked and said, "Looks like you've been saving quite a bit behind my back." Shakira quickly explained, "I've spent it all now; there's not much left!"

Walter seemed unconcerned and asked, "So why didn't you use the card I gave you?"

Shakira scratched her head and replied. "If I used your money. I still need to pay it back, so I might as well use my own."

Walter cleared his throat, sensing a subtle, unspoken jab in her words. In the past, he'd pressured her to pay him back. because he feared she'd disappear without a trace someday.

She had entered his life so unexpectedly that he'd wanted something to keep her around. But now, those external things didn't seem necessary.

"That was then. Things are different now," Walter said, his tone steady. "Don't worry about it. Spend it however you want."

Shakira shrugged. "It's okay, really. I don't mind buying it with my own money." With that, she opened the box, revealing a dazzling pearl and ruby necklace that sparkled beautifully, even in the dim light of the car.

She held the box out to Walter. "Last time we went to your aunt's house, she and her husband were really kind to me, so I got this as a New Year's gift for her. What do you think?"

Walter looked surprised, and then his expression became thoughtful. "I thought you bought it just to compete with Yvette."

Shakira thought for a moment and then had a sudden realization. "Wait, you were VIP Bidder I?"

"Yes, that was me," replied Walter.

"Oh my gosh! I thought it was some random, foolish person bidding against me. You thought I wanted it, so you tried to get it for me!"

"At first, yes, but I eventually realized what you were thinking."

Shakira patted her chest, relieved. "Good thing you caught on, or you might've ended up buying that overpriced necklace."

Her concern brought Walter a sense of contentment. He took another serious look at the necklace before saying, "It's beautiful. It'll suit my aunt perfectly."

it, I thought of her. The rubies have such elegance, and the pearls

the box and placed it firmly in Walter's hand. "Then I count on you to pass

"Your gift should come from you personally-it means more

"Besides what?"

I haven't told my aunt that we're

creeping in, instantly became nervous. "You are going to do it now? Isn't that a

could protest, he'd already placed

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was clearly delighted as she said. "Walter? And is

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Shakira leaned into the camera, her ears turning red,

was relieved and broke into a wide smile. "It's Shakira. Wonderful. I'm so

made Shakira's ears

noticed this, and his smile grew a bit wider. "We're at Silverwave Bay for the company's annual event. She's here

shocked, thinking, 'He just dropped

girlfriend?!" Skyla seemed to be stunned for a moment, and then, realizing what Walter meant, she covered her mouth in joyful disbelief. "You two are together? Is that true? Shakira?". Shakira

for you, and I'm so happy that you feel the same and that you two are together." Skyla was overwhelmed with

box and displayed the necklace. "Mrs. Inwood, this is my New Year's gift for you. I hope you

sweetheart, you got me a gift? It should be me getting something for you!" Skyla, appreciating Shakira's thoughtfulness, accepted the necklace. "Next time you come to visit, I'll take you shopping and get you something you love." Shakira replied, "Alright, thank you, Mrs. Inwood." Walter wrapped his arm around Shakira's shoulder and said, "Aunt Skyla, we're heading back to

up, Shakira finally let out a long

This wasn't even your first time meeting my aunt. So why

nervous! This time is

nose and said, "I understand.

front, exchanged a quick glance, trying not

some carefree exploring. By the final day, she was so exhausted

Xanthe, helping her manage the three large suitcases.

"Your cousin?" asked Shakira.

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