The True Heiress's Return

Before Rebecca could step forward, Brian and the others had already stopped her, not letting her get closer. Not far away, Cody and Felix also walked over quickly, their faces cold and stern. Shakira looked at Rebecca's weary and worried expression, a cold smile forming on her lips as she replied, "No way."

Rebecca's eyes narrowed sharply, and she exploded in anger. "Shakira, do you have any humanity left? Yvette was framed and is about to lose her life, yet you're making such heartless comments?" Shakira snapped, "She brought it on herself, She can't blame anyone else."

"What do you know about those grudges? Right now, Yvette's kidneys are severely damaged. We only ask for one kidney from you. At this critical moment, are you really going to stand by and watch her die?"

Before Shakira could respond, Walter, filled with anger, spoke sharply, his strong presence pressing down on Rebecca, "Losing a kidney won't kill her, so stop being so dramatic."

The familiar yet strange words surprised Shakira, and she turned to look intently at Walter. Those words were once used by Mitchell to mock her. Now, Walter used them to protect her. A warm feeling slowly spread through her heart. Rebecca's lips trembled as she instinctively said, "Yvette and Shakira are not the same. Yvette's health is already fragile, and losing a kidney would only make things harder for her..."

Walter never held back his harsh words and retorted, "If she can't handle it, just die."

Rebecca's face was pale with anger. She forcefully swallowed the curses on the tip of her tongue, not daring to utter a single word of defiance to Walter. She simply couldn't afford to offend him.

'Damn, that bitch must have learned the news early and intentionally stayed close to Walter. I can't do anything to her, thought Rebecca.

"Mr. Lopez." Cody and Felix walked over with serious expressions. Felix looked completely exhausted. "This is a personal matter for the Nelson family, so we kindly ask Mr. Lopez..."

"When did

my

fiancée become part of your family? Your way of trying to cozy up is really pathetic," Walter mocked coldly.

Felix didn't expect to be scolded. "You!"

Cody raised his hand to calm his son, signaling him not to act impulsively. Stepping forward, he forced a smile.

"Mr. Lopez, as a father, it's reassuring to see how much you care for Shakira. You're right. It was due to some misunderstandings that caused Shakira to leave home and become estranged from us..." said Cody. He paused briefly, then turned to Shakira, his weathered voice making a solemn promise.NôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.

He said, "Shakira, Yvette grew up in the Nelson family. Sure, your mom, your brothers, and I have strong feelings for her, but this time, I promise you. As long as you agree to donate a kidney to Yvette..." Cody took a deep breath, his face heavy with an expression that showed he was making a difficult decision after a lot of hesitation.

"After the surgery, we'll have Yvette move out of the Nelson residence and publicly acknowledge your identity. From now on, you'll be our only daughter in the Nelson family, no one else said Cody. Rebecca was utterly shocked. "Honey? No, you can't just make Yvette leave. I don't agree."

"Yvette is our daughter, and so is Shakira," Cody stated firmly. "We can't wrong Shakira and let her be disappointed in us!"

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Rebecca couldn't accept Cody's decision at all and covered her face, bursting into tears. Felix's expression wasn't any better, clearly very reluctant about such an arrangement. Looking at their earnest and self-sacrificing faces, Shakira couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle.

She thought, 'Do they really think I still have hopes for them? Do they think I am delighted to be the daughter of the Nelson family? What a big joke!'

At first, it was just a light chuckle escaping her throat, but gradually, Shakira doubled over, laughing uncontrollably.

Rebecca looked disgusted, thinking her laughter was one of triumphant joy. "Now that Yvette is driven away, are you finally happy?"

"I'm happy..." Shakira wiped a tear of laughter from the corner of her eye. "Sorry, but watching you all still act so naive and foolish is pretty funny."

The next moment, she composed herself, her expression turning icy as she looked at them.

"Drop the act as if you're doing me a favor. Being family with you makes me feel nothing but disgusted, Shakira snapped.

Cody's expression changed abruptly. It was a rare occasion for him to plead for mercy, only to be mercilessly trampled by Shakira. He could hardly continue to tolerate this.

He gritted his teeth, his eyes blazing with anger. "Shakira, this is your last chance. Don't think just because Mr. Lopez is backing you now, you can act without restraint.

"If you don't agree now when you're left with nothing, even if you beg us, we won't show any sympathy!"

Shakira couldn't be happier and said cheerfully, "Don't give me any more chances. You all should hurry and see your precious daughter. After all, it might be one of the last times you see Yvette as the Yvette you know." Shakira's sarcastic remarks left them steaming with anger. Without giving them another glance, she turned around and got into the Maybach.

Walter closed the car door for her and looked back at them. "As long as I'm here, she'll never be left with nothing."

Walter had said this more than once in front of them.

Rebecca was really upset this time and blurted out, "Mr. Lopez, you just like her for now. What good are promises when feelings change? Are you really going to marry her?" Upon hearing this, Walter barely furrowed his brows. He didn't want to argue with them and also

got

into the car.

On the way back, Walter was unusually quiet, and it was unclear what he was lost in thoughts. Meanwhile, Shakira was texting Sean to investigate Yvette's situation.

Soon, Sean got back with the information. "When Yvette fell off the cliff, a branch punctured her kidney, and it's beyond saving now.

"She was pretending to be sick to trick the Nelson family into getting a kidney from you. Now that she really ruined one and needs it removed, it's payback. Serves her right for faking being sick. It's satisfying to see her get what she deserves!" Wow, did it really just happen that the fall pierced through the kidney?' Shakira was a bit surprised, but upon careful thought, she found it completely reasonable.

Lago went to great lengths to switch her luck with Yvette because he predicted that Yvette was born with bad luck. Over the years, her smooth sailing had been thanks to Shakira's lucky aura

Now, she couldn't steal Shakira's good fortune anymore. Naturally, all the bad luck that was supposed to be hers would

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11

Sean was thrilled sitting across from Shakira, even inviting her out for a celebration dinner on the Carnaval to celebrate the great news. Shakira turned down the invitation without hesitation. Sean was upset. "Why? It with us either?

fine you didn't celebrate New Year's Eve with us, but how can you not even spend the Carnaval

"Shakira, are you in a relationship now and want to be all lovey-dovey with your guy, leaving us behind?"

Shakira, feeling helpless, said, "It's Enrique who invited me to dinner, and I've already agreed.

Sean was startled: "Shakira, I wasn't complaining about you. I was just a bit let down and said whatever came to mind. You're definitely not the kind to abandon friends for some guy." Words failed Shakira.

She thought, 'Sean definitely meant it that way!