The True Heiress's Return

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Shakira had talked so much that she finally convinced Xanthe to let her skip the celebration banquet and go home

Xanthe looked at Shakira and thought she was becoming cuter. "Wow, I didn't realize our connection was so special! Not long ago, I wanted to chop you up, but now I find you adorable and even want to kiss you!" Shakira grimaced. You've been brainwashed by Yvette too much."

Speaking of Yvette made Xanthe even happier. "Did you see her face? She was so mad it was hilarious!" Xanthe laughed until her stomach hurt, then pouted, "But seriously, why didn't she go in with Lago? Watching her shocked expression would have been even better!" Shakira lowered her eyes and said softly. "Even if she did, she wouldn't side with the Smith family. After all, she wouldn't want to tip the balance." Since Finn wasn't cooperating with Lago, Yvette wouldn't throw away the Nelson family for a small project. Yvette was no

Tool.

fool.

Xanthe suddenly got it. "Ah, I see! Shakira, you're so smart. Having you as a friend makes me smarter took

Shakira raised an eyebrow and countered, "Since when did we become friends? I don't recall that."

Xanthe ignored her and wrapped her arms around Shakira's neck. "Stop pretending to be cool. I know you need my amazing skills!"

With that shameless attitude... Shakira couldn't even argue back

"That's not right, Xanthe suddenly stared at her beautiful face, studying it closely for a while. "You even put on makeup today, and you've been encouraging my dad not to give up. Did you know something beforehand?"

Shakira blinked, her expression surprisingly blank. "How could I know?"

"Yeah, it is it is... This is official insider info. If Lago couldn't win with Mr. Joyce backing him, what chance do you have?" Xanthe replied, looking at her knowingly. "Wait, you have Mr. Lopez, right?" She gave Shakira a look that said she wasn't going to be fooled. "You're Mr.

Lopez's ginnend, so you must know so "Xanthe, don't say that I'm just his..."

Shakira nearly choked, shoving her away.

"I get it, his maid, right?" Xanthe nodded repeatedly. "I understand; it's all part of your little game, I get it!"

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Shakira was speechless. All she wanted to do was scream at the sky. You really didn't understand!"

Back at Eastlake Valley Estate, as soon as Shakira walked in, she heard chattering voices coming from inside. "Walter, I can definitely cure your leg this time! You know, I heard Matthew is coming to Crescentville

Shakira paused in her steps and quietly made her way to the living room. To her surprise, it was lively today-Fiona was there, and even Benji was around.

"What? Matthew's coming? Is that true? How come I didn't hear about it?" Benji seemed more excited than Walter himself, jumping up from the sofa.

Fiona was glowing with pride. She spoke softly to Walter but ha a more aloof attitude toward Benji "Of course you didn't hear, Benji. Matthew's return is very low-key-only a few top executives at Clusia Hospital know. My teacher has connections with Director Dong, Matthew's junior, who helped me get the scoop" 08:24 Wer

Benji didn't seem bothered. That makes sense," he said, turning excitedly to Walter. "That's awesome. Finn! Compared to everyone else's excitement, Walter didn't show much happiness on his face.

Fiona knelt in front of Walter's wheelchair, her eyes shimmering with emotion. "Walter, I will do everything I can to bring Matthew here to help you." replied calmly. "Thank you for your effort.

Walter "It's what I should do. Walter, don't be polite Fiona smiled bashfully, then suddenly remembered something. Her gaze flickered, and she spoke in a sweet, high-pitched voice. "Walier, heard there's a little maid helping you with your treatment lately?" Seeing Walter stay silent, as if he was agreeing. Fiona grew anxious and urged, "Matthew can be a bit temperamental. He's more about feelings when treating others. Walter, I worry he might mind having someone inexperienced treating you. That could really undermine his authority! What What if he finds out and refuses to treat you?" Just then, a small snicker came from behind her.

Fiona instantly grew furious. "Who's laughing?" she snapped, turning around to see Shakira, who had emerged without her noticing. Shakira met her glare without a hint of fear, making Fiona's anger flare even more. "Oh, look, Shakira, you dare show up in front of me again? I haven't forgotten how you pushed me down last time!

Shakira calmly raised her brows, feigning surprise. "Wow, Ms. Banks remembers my name? I wonder who was just being sarcasticiConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Enough! Who gave you the

e guts to be so arrogant in front of me?" Fiona stormed over, raising her hand to slap Shakira. Benji couldn't react in time and shouted, "Fiona, what are you doing?" wrist a

away with force, sending her stumbling back.

Shakira's eyes turned cold, and she pushed Fiona's

Fiona stumbled back a couple of steps, her wrist stinging and swelling from the push. She immediately turned to Walter, crying in protest, "Walter, look at her! She's getting more and more out of control-she even hit me!" "You had that coming! Why would you mess with my future sister-in-law?"

Benji sighed in relief and laughed at Flonds when she thought, "Well, now it's not just Xanthe wanting to chop me up; it's Fiona wanting to tear me to shreds.

Shakira was about to tell him to stop talking wher

Sure enough, Fiona covered her ears and screamed in disbelief. Ahh! Benji, have you lost your mind? Who did you say is your future sister-in-law?!"

Benji stood confidently next to Shakira, saying, "Who else could it be but her?" Then he turned to Shakira and added, "Don't worry, sis. I was just a bit slow to react. If Fiona wants to fight you, I'll kick her away in a heartbeat!"

His blatant double standard is just too obvious. Shakira facepalmed. This flashy little brother, Walter, really makes her want to kick him away!"

Fiona simply couldn't accept it. She clutched her head, feeling like she was about to go insane from Shakira and Benji's antics. She turned to Walter for help again, saying, "Walter, you've got to scold Benji! He's totally brainwashed by Shakira! How could Shakira possibly be-" "What does this have to do with you?" Walter interrupted her calmly. "Fiona, who do you think you are to question me?" Seeing the cold, indifferent man in front of her, Fiona burst into tears, "Walter, I'm trying to help you!"

I don't need it Walter replied coldly, his demeanor even more frigid. "And who told you Shakira is treating me?"