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

her upscale menu. But Cherise handled her silverware like a pro, defying Mandy's

her salad 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

we'd be schoolmates" Despite her

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 certain standard of excellence, without

noticing Jacob's concern, said, "Cherise should have the same chances as Shirley. Education is important for her future. Since Shirley's already in college and Cherise is

was aware it would be tough to get Cherise into Betrico University, no matter

University was renowned for admitting only the most brilliant students or those with top

The prospect of Cherise, a

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

drama, Cherise kept

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

put down her fork and smiled softly at Oliver,