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!"

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

the familiar scene, now even more opulent

decorations

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 messing up Shirley's hair. Shirley gave Cherise

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

to Cherise. Upon his approach, Cherise placed her cup

figure; it was no surprise

collected, held

often away, he justified his need for companionship. "Cherise,

my own place," Cherise replied, her tone

gaze, felt the chill. It was in stark

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