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.

Benji came to her for

"So, are you

other choice, "Looks like I'll have to apologize to him after all. He begged 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.

bright eyes sparkling mischievously. "This trap is designed just for you, sir. Are

request?" After Walter left with Shakira, the others, including Benji all departed about half an hour later. As the key figures left

didn't drink any alcohol, and Rachel obediently sipped on juice. Only Xanthe enjoyed a few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two of them decided

off his jacket to cover her and asked the driver to wait. He helped Xanthe out of

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

He couldn't quite catch what

hurried footsteps coming from behind. Reading quickly,

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

Frowning, Larry looked at him warily, "Mr. Reynolds, what are

noticed Xanthe, who was nearly collapsing into Larry's arms and stumbling unsteadily. His usually

expression, Larry was about to confront Sean when Xanthe

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

into his arms, gritting his teeth. "You crazy

me?"

"Not only did you bully me, but you also picked on my

dangerous one,"

face puffed up with anger. When she looked at Larry, she was all smiles, "Larry, I'm home now. You guys should go back and drive safely." After saying this, she let out a loud

serious look for a few moments before nodding.

Xanthe continued waving with a smile,

annoyed. "That skinny twig can run with the wind. Do you really think

a fierce face, her big, bright eyes staring at him without