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.

Benji came to her for help; he must

asked, "So, are you not planning to

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

is designed just for you, sir. Are you going to

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 the scene and they had worked the next day, everyone decided to

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

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

at 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 gently tapped her

couldn't quite catch what she said, so when he leaned closer to

behind. Reading quickly, he spun

taken aback as the man had appeared on the covers of financial magazines multiple times-the

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

collapsing into Larry's arms and stumbling unsteadily.

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

looked at Larry, then at Sean, and quickly regained her balance. In a few steps, she walked up

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

me?"

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

you're 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 guys should go back and drive safely." After

a few moments

smile, even after Larry

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

him without blinking. Sean was startled. "Why are you looking