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.

came to

asked, "So, are you not

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 gave her nose a playful poke, seeing through

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

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

few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two of them decided to hail

they got there, Rachel had already fallen asleep. Larry took off his jacket to cover her and asked the driver to wait. He helped Xanthe out

he was unsure of the building numbers. He

He couldn't quite catch what she said, so when he

hurried footsteps coming from behind. Reading quickly,

moment, he finally saw who was the person. Larry was slightly taken aback as the man had appeared on the covers of financial magazines multiple times-the entrepreneur of the

Yonder Digital. Frowning, Larry looked at him warily, "Mr. Reynolds,

into Larry's arms and stumbling unsteadily. His

about to confront Sean when Xanthe suddenly

at 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 echoed loudly. Larry and Sean were both

arms, gritting his teeth. "You

me?"

retorted confidently, "Not only did you bully me,

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

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

few moments before nodding. "Alright, get some

Xanthe continued waving with a smile, even after Larry got

can run with the

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