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!"

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

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

decorations

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

home! How was your day?" she asked, her tone coated with 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,

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

approach, Cherise placed her cup

in the prime of life, cut an imposing figure; it was no surprise that he'd won over the

and collected,

a wife often away, he justified his need for companionship. "Cherise, with your grandmother passed and you alone, you should think about

own place," Cherise replied,

felt the chill. It was in

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