The True Heiress's Return
Chapter 266
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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."
such elegance, and the
and placed it firmly in Walter's hand. "Then I count on you to pass it to her and wish her a happy New
"Your gift should come from you
"Besides what?"
my aunt that we're
"You are going to do it now? Isn't that
chance to refuse. Before she could protest, he'd already placed a video call. Shakira was
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Skyla was clearly delighted as she
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to Shakira. Feeling a sudden wave of nervousness, Shakira leaned into the camera, her ears turning red, and said, "Happy
broke into a wide smile. "It's Shakira. Wonderful. I'm
Shakira's
this, and his smile grew a bit wider. "We're at Silverwave Bay for the company's annual event. She's
thinking, 'He just dropped that news out
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 took a deep breath and nodded earnestly at Skyla. "Yes, Mrs. Inwood, Walter and
so happy that you feel the same and
Inwood, this is my New Year's gift for you. I hope you like it. I'll
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
Walter. After hanging up, Shakira finally let out a long breath and
fazes you. This wasn't even your first time meeting my
nervous! This time is different-I'm meeting her as your girlfriend..." said
said, "I understand.
driver and Brian, sitting in the front, exchanged a quick glance,
Xanthe in some carefree exploring. By the final day, she was so exhausted that
their assistants to pick them up. Shakira walked out with Xanthe, helping her manage the three large suitcases.
"Your cousin?" asked Shakira.
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