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

maybe catch Cherise off guard with her upscale

and smiled insincerely at Jacob. "Dad, Cherise missed out on a proper education back home. The teachers didn't support her. Could you help her get into Betrico

since we'd be schoolmates"

touched by 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

chances as Shirley. Education is important for her future. Since Shirley's already in college and Cherise is a bit older,

Cherise into Betrico University, no matter how

renowned for admitting only the most brilliant

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

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 chance of making

by the drama,

aiming for. Betrico University's out of my reach,

her fork and smiled softly at Oliver,