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

guard with her upscale menu. But Cherise handled her silverware

Jacob. "Dad, Cherise missed out on

could assist her since we'd be schoolmates" Despite her innocent act,

sit well with him. He was adamant that his family must uphold a

as Shirley. Education is important for her future. Since Shirley's already

to get Cherise into Betrico University,

the most brilliant students or those with

barely gained admission through her art achievements. The prospect of Cherise, a girl from a small town joining its ranks seemed highly

at the proposal. 'Cherise looks nice, but her grades 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

the drama, Cherise

Betrico University's out of my reach, but any other top school

her fork and smiled softly at Oliver, "Grandpa my heart is set on Betrico