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.

tell he was genuinely angry. No wonder Benji came to her for help; he must have realized he messed up this

playfully and asked, "So, are you not

to apologize to him after all. He begged me for so long, saying you'd listen to me. But

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

your 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 for

Only Xanthe enjoyed a few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy.

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

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

squinted her eyes and mumbled something. He couldn't quite catch what she said, so when he leaned closer to hear

coming from behind. Reading

as the man had appeared on the covers of financial magazines

of Yonder Digital. Frowning, Larry looked at him warily,

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

to confront Sean when Xanthe

Larry, then at Sean, and quickly regained her balance. In a few steps, she walked up to Sean and slapped the back of his head. The slap

her into his arms, gritting his

me?"

retorted confidently, "Not only did you bully me, but you also

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

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 belch that nearly

moments before nodding. "Alright, get some

waving with a smile, even after Larry got into

"That skinny twig can run with the wind.

eyes staring at him