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

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

decorations

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

layer of feigned concern. "Seeing you always brightens my day," Jacob responded, playfully

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

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

an imposing figure; it was no surprise that

and collected, held Jacob's

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 companionship. "Cherise, with your grandmother passed and you alone, you should think about coming back to our home,"

own place," Cherise

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

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