The True Heiress's Return

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Yvette glanced over in Shakira, a fine, envigente on her fee

She was pretty sure Shakira was packing after seeing her easily handle the Ortis family, something the whole department found challenging

Meanwhile, Xanthe, Rachel, and Larry watched with worried eye. If they weren't so far away. Xanthe might've rushed over to stop Shakira from falling into any traps set by whemers.

David shot a mocking look, at Shakira shrugged and replied with a layered smile, "Mr. Harris, maybe focus more on your

own team?"

David's face turned even darker.

Then George said. "Yeah, David, your team's task isn't easy either Better mind your own! Who knows, maybe Shakira will nail Virmo, and your team might not..." He left the sentence hanging, dripping with challenge. "Fine! Let's see if your toe's got skills or if mine's better!" David retorted, gritting his teeth.

The early meeting ended with a face-off between the two teams. As everyone dispersed, George approached Shakira, looking serious.

Though Shakira knew George defended her because of team loyalty, she still appreciated it. She hesitated about saying something formal to put him at ease.

But then he suddenly relaxed, looking ready to cry. He had been so tough earlier, now he seemed all timid. "Shakira, you've got to go all out for us! We can't let that jerk David look down on us." Shakira chuckled, "Alright, I'll work hard to nail the task."

George sighed, "Actually, it's okay if you can't complete it. You're the only intern on the team. I don't want to push you too hard. If we can find a suitable partner outside, that's fine too..." Shakira's eyes flashed. "Got it."

After some encouraging words from the other teammates, Xanthe, Rachel, and Larry finally came over. Xanthe said, "Shakira! You're even more impulsive than me now."

Xanthe was pacing anxiously. "Yvette only got here through connections. Even though we're annoyed, we shouldn't make it hard on ourselves."

Rachel, who was so worried she instinctively started using sign language, quickly switched to her reading pen. "Shakira, maybe we should talk to Mr. Gordon and ask for some leniency?"

pursed his lips. "Since you've already made a promise during the meeting, backing out now would be worse than failing. We'll have to push through. I'll keep an eye out for any news on Virmo to help you." Seeing their concern, Shakira gave a warm smile. "Don't worry about me. I wouldn't have taken this

Shakira,

"Well,

can't

chuckled but then noticed the red veins in Xanthe's eyes and an unusual swelling at

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were you crying last

turned their heads in unison. "What? Xanthe, what's wrong? Are

"No, no, I just stayed

and Berry betrayed you before, you looked just like this, only you were even more of a

said, "Shakira, let's not bring up the

anything, but her gaze was

had seen right through her. She sighed and confessed, "It's about my cousin Lucy.

Xanthe noticed and gave a self-deprecating smile. "Shakira,

I sensed something off," Shakira replied after a few moments

sisters, but to them, I'm just an ATM." Shakira said, "It's not your fault. They aren't worth your genuine care. Cutting ties with them is your gain. They might say they don't care, but deep down, they'll

sparkled with unshed tears as she looked earnestly at Shakira. "Really? So, if you lost me, it would be a huge regret for

answered seriously, "Nope, since I don't need you

left Xanthe

walked away with a mischievous smile on her lips. Rachel, worried that Xanthe might be deeply hurt, stood

to Shakira and hooked her arm, suddenly lively as if she had a

with Shakira no matter what. I know

around, the two of them walked away together. Rachel still couldn't quite wrap

that her friendship with Xanthe has nothing to

"Shakira is a

now that Xanthe had untangled her emotional mess, she had a great appetite and grandly treated everyone to lunch. Just as they sat down, they heard sycophantic