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.

he was genuinely angry. No wonder Benji came to her for help; he must

blinked playfully and asked, "So, are you not planning to forgive

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. "You little fox, trying to set a trap for

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

captivating face and leaned down to kiss her again. "How could I possibly turn down your request?" After Walter left with Shakira, the others, including Benji all departed about half an hour later. As the key figures left

enjoyed a few cocktails, getting

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

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

couldn't quite catch what she said, so when

coming from behind. Reading quickly, he spun around while holding Xanthe

aback as the man had appeared on the covers of financial magazines

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

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

a tense expression, Larry was about to confront Sean when Xanthe suddenly

she walked up to Sean and slapped the back of

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

me?"

did you bully me, but you also picked on my coworker. I'm not a

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

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

a few moments before

continued waving with a smile, even after Larry

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

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