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!"

than Oliver, who controlled the majority of shares. Mandy was cautious not

the grand hall, Cherise recognized the familiar scene,

decorations

Shirley burned with

concern. "Seeing you always brightens my day," Jacob responded,

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

his focus to Cherise. Upon his approach, Cherise placed her cup down and rose

it was no surprise that he'd

collected, held Jacob's

his late wife in his daughter, 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

got my own place," Cherise

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

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