Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

My Billionaire Family 23

Chapter

23

With that, everyone followed Oliver into the dining room.

Mandy had really gone all out to make the dining room look fantastic, with a huge table that could fit a king and was piled high with tasty dishes that any food lover would love.

Jacob smiled at Mandy, giving her a nod of approval, and she responded with a shy blush, their gazes briefly connecting subtle exchange

Oliver showed everyone to their seats, and Cherise sat down next to him, waiting for everyone in the family to be seated. before they all began eating together

off guard with her upscale menu. But Cherise handled her

toyed with her salad and smiled insincerely at Jacob. "Dad, Cherise missed out on a proper education back home. The teachers

I could assist her since we'd

Shirley's thoughtfulness, but the notion that Cherise might not meet their family's high standards. didn't sit well with him. He was adamant that his family must uphold a

important for her future. Since Shirley's already

Cherise into Betrico University, no

for admitting only the most brilliant students or those

The prospect of Cherise, a girl from a

aren't good enough for Betrico University. And with the dean being all about the rules, no amount of influence could sway him. No way can I pull it off, he mused to himself. With a scowl, he grabbed the red wine and downed it "No Betrico University for you. You're not like Shirley. Time to lear and grow. Broania University is where you're headed," he declared, making it clear there was no arguing about it Mandy and Shirley shared a look, sure that a girl from a backwater place like Cherise had no

by the drama, Cherise kept

smile. "Cherise, tell Grandpa which school you're aiming for. Betrico University's out of my reach, but any other top school here, and I'll do my best to get

put down her fork and smiled softly at Oliver, "Grandpa my heart