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.

tone, Shakira could tell he was genuinely angry. No wonder Benji came to her for help; he must have realized

are you not

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

"This trap is designed just for you, sir. Are

Shakira, the others, including Benji all departed about half an hour later. As the key

Only Xanthe enjoyed a few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two of them decided to hail a cab to

Rachel had already fallen asleep. Larry took off his jacket to cover her and asked the

it was Larry's first time in this neighborhood, he was unsure of the building numbers. He steadied Xanthe against a wall and gently

something. He couldn't quite catch what she said,

coming from behind. Reading

the person. Larry was slightly taken aback as the man had appeared on the covers of financial magazines multiple times-the entrepreneur of

Sean, the leader of Yonder Digital. Frowning, Larry looked at

collapsing into Larry's arms and stumbling unsteadily. His usually composed face turned serious

to confront Sean when Xanthe suddenly

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

pulled her into his arms, gritting his teeth. "You crazy woman, I'm

me?"

did you bully me, but you also picked on my

you're a pushover, you're a dangerous one," Sean retorted, holding his head in

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

gave her a serious look for a few moments before

waving with a smile, even

arm, quite annoyed. "That skinny twig can run with the wind. Do you really think you can lean on him

fierce face, her big, bright eyes staring at him