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.

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

playfully and asked, "So, are you not

Walter could answer, she sighed dramatically, as if she had no 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

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

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

drink any alcohol, and Rachel obediently sipped on juice. Only Xanthe enjoyed a few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two

had already fallen asleep. Larry took off his jacket to

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

and mumbled something. He couldn't quite catch what she

hurried footsteps coming from behind. Reading quickly, he

taken aback as the man had appeared on the covers

was Sean, the leader of Yonder Digital. Frowning, Larry looked at him warily, "Mr. Reynolds, what are you trying

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

a tense expression, Larry was about to confront Sean

she walked up to Sean and slapped the back of his

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

me?"

you bully me, but you also picked

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

smiles, "Larry, I'm home now. You guys should go back and drive safely." After saying this,

a serious look for a few moments before nodding. "Alright, get

waving with a smile,

skinny twig can run with the wind. Do you really think you can lean on

staring at him without