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

My Billionaire Family 22

Chapter 22

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Mandy, the family's seasoned mistress, frowned at Shirley's loss of composure, but she understood the need to shield her daughter's image. "Don't be afraid, Shirley," she comforted.

With a tinge of urgency, she instructed Lionel, the butler, "The peaches are among the city's elite. We can't have talk of pests mour home, it would harm the Leach Group's reputation, See to it right away! Although Lionel was baffled by the demand, given their stringent pest protocols, he didn't question it. He acknowledged and moved to carry out Mandy's directive.

Cherise, observing the absurdity, let out a quiet, derisive chuckle

Oliver, always the mediator, diffused the awkwardness, suggesting. "Let's go inside and have the meal. Cherise is probably starving by now

Mandy responded with a warm smile, inviting everyone in, "Of course. I'll take care of everything. Please, come on in, everyone!"

Group, held less power than Oliver, who controlled

the grand hall, Cherise recognized the familiar

decorations

From the wings, Shirley burned with envy as Cherise soaked up all the attention. I'm the one who should be the Leach family's pride and joy: Cherise doesn't belong

a layer of feigned concern. "Seeing you always brightens my day," Jacob responded, playfully messing up Shirley's hair. Shirley gave Cherise a smug look, basking

as she leisurely sipped

approach, Cherise placed

no surprise that he'd won over the women of Betrico,

calm and collected, held Jacob's

prime with a wife often away, he justified his need for companionship. "Cherise, with your

own place," Cherise replied, her

chill. It was in stark contrast

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