The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 290

Walter's kiss was aggressive and overwhelming, and even though Shakira had been forced into "practice" inany times, she couldn't resist.

In the end, she was like a kitten with its neck held, meekly and softly nestled in Walter's arms.

After a moment to catch her breath, Shakira, feeling dizzy, still tried to struggle and reach for the silver needles. Walter glanced over, his eyebrows lifting. "Want more?" Shakira puffed out her cheeks in anger. "Do you still want acupuncture or

not?"

Walter didn't say a word, his heated gaze rested on her. She understood that if she dared to get up, he was ready to kiss her back down.

Shakira pouted and couldn't help but poke his chest with her finger. "Are you disappointed in me too?"

'After all this time, there hasn't been any progress with his legs... Is he thinking of giving up?' thought Shakira.

Walter's eyes flickered slightly. "No." His large hand wrapped around her palm, gently tightening. "Are you not tired today? I don't want you to overwork." Shakira looked up at him intently with clear eyes.

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"Yeah." Walter patted her back, with a slow and comforting rhythm. "Let's rest tonight. We have plenty of time. No hurry."

Shakira nodded. "Okay, but you must do it tomorrow night."

"Alright, you're the boss. Go to bed now," said Walter.

"Okay," Shakira agreed.

In his arms, Shakira quickly found a comfortable position and dozed off. Walter listened to her gradually deepening breaths but his expression slowly tightened.

Berry, fuming over the increasingly bizarre rumors of wealthy families circulating online, had a restless night. The momen Walter posted on Instagram, she realized that the homemade doughnuts were crafted by that spiteful Shakira. However, witnessing the clueless netizens fawning over Shakira and even associating her with the Four Elders made Berry burn with jealousy.

Berry thought, 'Does Shakira think she is worthy of being compared to the Four Elders? Just because she played a piano piece for them once, does she think she's made connections with them? It's shameless!'

Berry brought some fruit to the hospital to visit Yvette and casually told her about the whole situation. To her surprise, Yvette just laughed it off, completely unfazed.

Berry was taken aback. "Why are you laughing? That woman's chasing clout with the Four Elders and people online are mocking the Nelson family... Aren't you upset?"

In just two days, Yvette appeared vibrant and healthy, without any signs of her previous weakness. She laughed softly and dismissively at Berry's words, "Berry, you need to understand those people who barely get by have no real perspective." Watching Yvette's self-elevating attitude made Berry feel a bit awkward. "You're right, Yvette. You're so generous not to bother with those poor

folks."

"Shakira is just using Mr. Lopez as an excuse to shamelessly cozy up to the four elders and the rich kids. They're only respecting her because of Mr. Lopez," Yvette sneered. "Without Walter, who would even pay attention to her?"

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Berry gritted her teeth m jealousy, almost overwhelmed by it. What a shameless bitch, always taking advantage!"

"Of course, she's going to seize the opportunity. Once Mr. Lope kicks her out, she won't have anything left," said Yvette.

Berry said. "I understand, but seeing her flaunting Mr. Lopez's name just makes me so mad. She was supposed to be Mr. Lopez's "savior, yet she didn't get any of these perks.

Yvette noticed the bitterness and jealousy almost spilling over Berry's eyes. She paused for a moment and then said, "If you're really that upset, there are ways to deal with it." Berry's head snapped up. "Yvette, I knew you'd have an idea."

"Aren't you about to start your internship? It's going to be so long. You and Mr. Lopez are on such good terms. Why not ask him for a favor and see if he can get you transferred to Lopez Group?" Yvette suggested. Hope gradually disappeared from Berry's face. "How could I convince Mr. Lopez? I haven't seen him in a long time..." Since that encounter on the plane over Silverwave Bay, Walter hadn't spoken to her at all" Berry's heart was pounding with anxiety. She thought, 'Did I finally get a chance to get close to Walter only to end up achieving nothing? How could I possibly accept that?'

Yvette chuckled, "If Mr. Lopez doesn't want to see you, you can just go and find him yourself."

Berry was puzzled. "You mean..."

Yvette advised, "You got an internship with that small company that's linked to Lopez Group, right? If they know about your relationship with Mr. Lopez, they'll definitely make sure you meet him. "It's just making connections. Who doesn't do that?"

With Yvette's gentle whisper, the confusion in Berry's eyes gradually cleared. She smiled brightly, "Yvette, you're so smart!"

Yvette curled the corners of her mouth and let out a soft chuckle.

Berry's internship began in just a couple of days. As soon as she left the hospital, she eagerly hurried to the company. It was situated in an old building downtown, occupying just two floors. The company had fewer than five hundred employees in total. Actually, its size wasn't that bad. But after seeing the imposing skyscrapers of Lopez Group in the CBD, she was not impressed by this rundown place at all.

Berry looked around with disdain, not wanting to give it more than a passing glance, and went straight to the HR department. The HR manager, knowing she was a top student from Crescentville, warmly welcomed her.

Berry suppressed her disdain and exchanged a few pleasantries with the manager. Absentmindedly, she placed her designer handbag, worth tens of thousands, on her lap.

The manager, with a keen eye, noted Berry's actions with curiosity. "You've completed the onboarding process. For now, you're assigned to the Operations Department. I'll have a colleague show you the way." Berry gave a slight smile. "Alright, thank you."

The manager kept filling out the onboarding paperwork when Berry's phone beeped with a notification. She looked at it and smiled, taking a few steps to a quieter corner.

Her excitement was evident, and even though she lowered her voice, the manager in the room could still hear her playful tone over the phone. "Mr. Lopez, I've already arrived at the internship location."

The manager's pen paused abruptly. She wondered, 'Mr. Lopez?"

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Unaware of the manager's ingense gaze. Berry continued her vor message to the person on the other end. "Everyone here is nice, and the work environment is great, I can definitely manage here. There's really no need to transfer me. "Got it. I'll work hard. Remember to eat on time and don't forget to have meals when you are busy"

In just a few words, the manager was left completely stunned, thinking. Given the recent online buzz about a mysterious favorite and the sweetly spoiled Berry, along with her extravagant accessories that seem far too mature for her age... Could it be that this intern is actually Mr. Lopez's girlfriend?

The manager was still battled, while Berry sent another voice message to someone else with a slightly more serious tone, "Brian, remember to remind Mr. Lopez to eat on time. His stomach isn't well."

After sending the voice message, Berry turned back to the desk. The phone screen was still on, clearly showing the chat between Brian and her to the manager watching.