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;

"So, are you not planning to

saying you'd listen

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

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 the scene

drink any alcohol, and Rachel obediently sipped on juice. Only Xanthe enjoyed a few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two of them decided to hail a cab to

his jacket to cover her and asked the driver to

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

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

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

he finally saw who was the person. Larry was slightly taken aback as the man had appeared on the covers of financial

was Sean, the leader of Yonder Digital. Frowning, Larry looked

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

Larry was about to confront Sean when Xanthe suddenly opened

balance. In a few steps, she walked up to Sean and

grabbed Xanthe's hand and pulled her into his arms, gritting his

me?"

confidently, "Not only did you bully me, but you also picked on my coworker.

dangerous one," Sean retorted, holding

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

moments before nodding.

Xanthe continued waving with a smile, even after

with the wind. Do you really think

her big, bright eyes staring at him without blinking. Sean was startled. "Why are you looking at