Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

My Billionaire Family 2

Cherise stood in the lobby, her world shattered into a million pieces. By her side, Dennis Young and Bella Young, the family's steadfast housekeepers, their eyes brimming with unshed tears, stood as pillars of support amidst the chaos. Bella's voice wavered with feeling as she said, "Ms. Garcia was a good soul. Heaven seems so merciless, taking what we cherish most."

"I can't help but feel for Ms. Leach," Dennis murmured, his eyes filled with sorrow as he looked at Cherise, his head shaking slightly in silent acknowledgment of the double loss she'd endured-the loss of her mother in her youth and now her grandmother. A month ago, after a peaceful dinner, Cherise's grandmother went for her usual walk by the creek. A sudden rainstorm overflowed the mountain reservoir. Spotting two kids in danger, she tried to warn them, but it was too late- one had already fallen into the surging waters.

In a heartbeat, Cherise's grandmother had plunged into the raging torrent, rescuing the child and guiding him to cling to the vines. But the relentless current was too much for her elderly frame. Residents from the area quickly acted, rescuing the child from the swift waters, but by the time they turned their attention back, Cherise's grandmother had been tragically carried away. Cherise reached the site, only to be met with a reality she couldn't alter.

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Dennis approached Cherise with a soft step. "Ms. Leach, you must find your strength. Ms. Garcia would want you to endure, not be consumed by sorrow."

Bella chimed in, her voice gentle, "Remember how painting soothed you in the past? It could be your solace again."

motionless, huddled in front of

sigh, stepped forward. "Ms. Garcia left this

Cherise lifted her head, her eyes puffy and bloodshot from crying, and slowly

finely wrought wooden box, the heft of it settling into her

something in her study's secret room for you. She was going to tell you the

truth hanging in the air-that

her words. "I understand, Dennis. You and Bella

the stairs to the sanctuary of her grandmother's study, her back to

her voice tinged with optimism, confided in Dennis. "Ms. Leach may keep her feelings close, but

and Bella had been by Amelia's side since they were little, like family really, with no kids of their own. They were fiercely loyal and treated each other with such respect that the usual boss-staff divide just didn't apply. Perched at

treasure trove of photographs, a visual chronicle of their life together since Cherise had left