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.

No wonder Benji came to her for help; he must

"So, are you

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 little

her bright eyes sparkling mischievously. "This trap is designed just for you, sir. Are you going to fall for it or

request?" After Walter left with Shakira, the others, including Benji all departed about half an hour later. As the key figures left the scene and they had worked the next day, everyone decided to wrap it up

drink any alcohol, and Rachel obediently sipped on juice. Only Xanthe enjoyed a few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two of them decided to hail a cab to take

off his jacket to cover her and asked the driver to wait.

neighborhood, he was unsure of the building numbers. He steadied Xanthe against a wall and gently tapped her cheek. "Which building

her eyes and mumbled something. He couldn't quite catch what

from behind. Reading quickly,

taken aback as the man had

of Yonder Digital. Frowning, Larry looked at him

who was nearly collapsing into Larry's arms and stumbling unsteadily.

a tense expression, Larry was about to confront

Sean, and quickly regained her balance. In a few steps, she walked up

grabbed Xanthe's hand and pulled her into his arms, gritting his teeth. "You crazy woman,

me?"

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

a pushover, you're a dangerous one," Sean retorted,

ignored him, her face puffed up with anger. When she looked at Larry, she was all smiles, "Larry, I'm home now. You

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

continued waving with a smile, even after Larry got into

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

fierce face, her big, bright eyes staring at him without blinking. Sean was startled. "Why