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

catch Cherise off guard with her upscale menu. But Cherise

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

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

might not meet their family's high standards. didn't sit well with him. He was adamant that his family must uphold a certain standard of excellence, without any

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

it would be tough to get Cherise into Betrico University,

for admitting only the most brilliant students or those with

prospect of Cherise, a girl from a small town joining

sour 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

drama, Cherise

for. Betrico University's out of my reach, but any other top school here, and I'll do

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