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!"

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

hall, Cherise recognized the familiar scene, now even more opulent with

decorations

central seat in the living room, and Oliver kindly called for Cherise to sit next to him. She agreed, sitting down 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.

"Seeing you always brightens my day," Jacob responded, playfully messing up Shirley's hair. Shirley gave Cherise a

sipped her coffee. Jacob,

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

cut an imposing figure; it was no surprise that he'd won over the

collected, held

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, with your grandmother passed and you alone, you should think about

my own place," Cherise replied, her tone

and distant gaze, felt the chill. It was in stark contrast to Shirley's cozy warmth and

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