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.

genuinely angry. No wonder Benji came

blinked playfully and asked, "So, are you

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

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

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

on juice. Only Xanthe enjoyed a few cocktails, getting slightly tipsy. The two of

his jacket to cover

he was unsure of the building numbers. He steadied

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

then, he heard hurried footsteps coming from behind. Reading quickly, he spun around

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

Larry looked at him warily, "Mr.

nearly collapsing into Larry's arms and stumbling unsteadily. His usually composed face turned serious immediately. He asked Larry, "Hand her

was about to confront Sean when Xanthe

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

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

me?"

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

dangerous one," Sean retorted,

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 saying this, she let out a loud belch that nearly

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

with a smile, even after Larry got

"That skinny twig can run with the wind. Do

wore a fierce face, her big, bright eyes staring at him without