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!"

public face of the Leach Group, held less power than Oliver, who controlled the majority

they entered the grand hall, Cherise recognized the familiar scene,

decorations

as the others took their seats and started to converse pleasantly. 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 here, she fumed to herself. Jacob came back shortly after, and Shirley greeted him warmly, linking her arm through

day?" she asked, her tone coated with a layer of feigned concern. "Seeing you always brightens my day," Jacob

Cherise's nonchalance as she leisurely sipped her coffee. Jacob, Cherise is back. Shouldn't

his focus to Cherise. Upon his approach, Cherise placed her

cut an imposing figure; it was no surprise that he'd won over the women of Betrico, including

calm and collected, held Jacob's

felt a moment of regret. But he quickly rationalized it-Being a man in his prime with a wife often away, he justified his need for companionship. "Cherise,

my own place," Cherise

and distant gaze, felt the chill. It was in

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