The True Heiress's Return

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Enrique remained unfazed, even bursting into laughter, "Jackson, actually, Shakira was the one I told you about before, the person who convinced me through Xanthe to join the Southville Project." Enrique was just moderately wealthy before, and Crescentville had plenty of wealthy people.

Thanks to the Southville Project, Enrique smoothly entered the mid-level of Crescentville's business scene and gained the favor of Sean, the boss of Yonder Digital, sparking considerable envy among his peers. Jackson and his family had heard Enrique mention this at the celebration party before, but Enrique wanted to protect Shakira and didn't want to cause her any unnecessary trouble, so he didn't directly reveal her identity. Hearing this, Jackson and his family looked at Shakira with expressions of shock. "She was the one who helped you secure the Southville Project?"

Enrique nodded. "It was her. Do you think she should take the main seat today?"

Jackson and Odalyn gave an awkward laugh, "Of course." At the celebration, Jackson felt envious, wondering why he never encountered such a valuable benefactor. He had never imagined that the fabled benefactor was just a young girl. What was even more surprising was that Enrique actually followed the advice of a young girl to compete for a project that everyone was fighting over... Now, they looked at Shakira with newfound respect, not regarding her as just a junior anymore. Xanthe was keeping the energy high. "Alright, let's dig in. We have a schedule to keep."

Helen asked, "Oh, do you have plans for later?"

"Yeah, there's a promotion at Vogue Mall today. Shakira and I are going to check it out. I'm almost out of skincare products," said Xanthe.

Lucy chimed in, "Xanthe, I'd like to go too."

Normally, Xanthe would have no problem with her tagging along, but this time she turned to ask, "Shakira, would you feel uncomfortable if Lucy came with us?"

Lucy's grip on her spoon tightened. Shakira stayed as calm as always. "Not at all."

"Okay, let's all go together then," Xanthe agreed.

Lucy's smile stiffened slightly, and her eyes turned gloomy as she focused on her meal.

enjoying some fruit. Just before they left, Enrique called out to Shakira and handed her

she tried to refuse.

just accept it. Thanks to you, our family has made quite a bit of money. This little gift is nothing in comparison." Enrique gave his daughter a reproachful look. "Xanthe's words might be blunt, but she's right. It's a tradition. When

Sullivan," she said with gratitude, subconsciously feeling her pocket. Her eyes widened in surprise. This envelope was really

She spotted that envelope of cash. It was a thick stack, probably 1,500 dollars or even 3,000 dollars. Remembering that Enrique

minutes. Today was Carnaval, and the mall was brimming with festive decorations and

checked the day's shopping discounts and, with a grand gesture, announced, "Go ahead and buy whatever you desire. I'm

buy anything? I've heard the new LP Black Truffle series is

card, confidently said, "Buy

thanks, Xanthe. You're

to go along. Whenever she went out with Xanthe, all she had to do was sweet-talk a little, and Xanthe would buy her whatever she wanted. After she bought new stuff today, she

had been showering me with compliments and calling

eyes. She remained silent, following

introduced the products to them, doing a skin assessment and

but it's a bit dry, so our new luxury daybreak series would be perfect for you..." said the

to Shakira

was priced at 250 look at the price

flagship store was more luxurious than the other subsidiaries when she followed Brian to sign

"Shakira, just buy it.

answer right away but asked, "What