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 Leach Group, held less power than Oliver, who controlled the majority of shares. Mandy

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

decorations

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. Jacob came back shortly after, and Shirley greeted him warmly, linking her arm through

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

a creased brow, observed Cherise's nonchalance as she leisurely sipped her coffee. Jacob, Cherise is back.

his approach, Cherise placed her cup down and

the prime of life, cut an imposing figure; it was no surprise

and collected,

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

my own place," Cherise replied, her

meeting her intense and distant gaze, felt the chill. It was in stark

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