The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 304

Walter timed his retreat perfectly, just within the limits Shakira could accept. Her cheeks were flushed red, tinged with a beautiful Inue.

The previous coldness and ruthlessness she showed while punishing Ted had now completely turned into gentle affection.

He held her shoulders, allowing her to rest against his chest and breathe steadily. Shakira played with the special gold button on his shirt. "What made you think to come over?* Walter answered honestly. "I was worried you might drink tonight; I couldn't stop worrying."

"Well, alright. I only had a little bit," she insisted, defending her innocence.

Walter raised his eyebrows. "Are you sure it's not because you knew I was here, so you didn't dare to drink more?"

Shakira thought, 'Does he really need to be so blunt? That's kind of harsh!

Shakira paused for a moment, remembering Benji had pleaded with her for help. "Benji just messaged me an apology. I've decided to forgive him."

Walter smirked. "He knows how to get away with things."

Shakira found his remark amusing. "Is it possible that you're just being strict as a big brother? It's not really a big issue, so you don't have to be so critical."

"If I hadn't handled it in time, who can assure this wouldn't have caused a rift between us?" Walter said coldly.

If Shakira had been more spoiled or unreasonable, and if they hadn't always opted to talk things out, Fiona's presence would have been an unpredictable ticking time bomb between them.

Shakira reflected and said, "Even if something happens, Benji isn't really at fault. The real culprit is Fiona."

"Fiona is evil, while Benji is just stupid," Walter said, not hiding his disdain.

genuinely angry. No wonder Benji came to her

and asked, "So, are

me for so long, saying you'd listen to me. But it turns out he overestimated me." Walter gave her nose a playful poke, seeing through her instantly. "You

eyes sparkling mischievously. "This trap is designed

left with Shakira, the others, including Benji all departed about half an hour

cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two of them decided to hail a cab

Rachel had already fallen asleep. Larry took off his jacket to cover

late at night, and since it was Larry's first time in this neighborhood, he was unsure of the building numbers. He steadied

mumbled something. He couldn't quite catch what she said, so when he leaned

heard hurried footsteps coming from behind.

finally saw who was the person. Larry was slightly taken aback as the man had appeared on the covers of financial magazines

of Yonder Digital. Frowning, Larry looked at him warily, "Mr. Reynolds, what

Larry's arms and stumbling unsteadily. His usually composed face turned serious immediately. He asked Larry, "Hand

was about to

quickly regained her balance. In a few steps, she walked up to Sean and slapped the back of

gritting

me?"

I hit you!" Xanthe retorted confidently, "Not only did you bully me, but you

a pushover, you're a dangerous one,"

was all smiles, "Larry, I'm home now. You guys should go back and

look for a few moments before nodding. "Alright, get some rest. See

a smile, even after Larry got into

her arm, quite annoyed. "That skinny twig can run with the wind. Do you really think you can lean on him without squashing him

him without blinking. Sean was