My Billionaire Family 38

Chapter

38

He moved away to answer the call, and upon his return, his step was noticeably lighter, "Boss, I have an update," Leo declared, his voice tinged with excitement.

Morris's face was a mask of indifference as he casually acknowledged Leo with a "Him"

Leo, picking up the thread, said, "It's about Ms. Leach"

Eager for details, Morris looked up sharply. "What's the word?"

With swift steps, Leo reached Morris and passed him the phone

Morris's scowl from a moment ago was replaced by a broad grin as he checked the phone.

Steven and Hugh gaped, their eyes widening in surprise.

"Steven, Morris called out.

""Here, Steven answered..

"Reschedule tonight's meeting by an hour. I've got to run by Havenwood Estates to collect Cherise and take her home," Morris announced. With that, he strode out of the office, his step lively, not bothering to look back. Steven and Hugh gaped, still reeling from the unexpected sight. Was that really Mr. Chivers?" Steven muttered, his voice -mirroring their collective shock.

grinning, clapped them both on the back. "Sure was. Looks like our boss has got it bad," he

you serious?" Steven and Hugh exclaimed,

shook his head. "You single guys wouldn't understand," he jibed, strolling

if you're any different!" Steven hollered at Leo's retreating

a dramatic groan and picked

manor, Cherise saw the

framed Cherise as she approached, leaving Morris breathless and

got out of the

towards her, drawn by an irresistible

e you still here?"

with a puzzled tilt of her head, asked, "Why

stranded," Morris replied, his voice resonating

smiled, feeling a stirring in

contrast to the aloof man people whispered about. Yet, Cherise couldn't shake the thought of their age difference, questioning whether it truly mattered. Meanwhile, Morris remained oblivious to her thoughts, standing there with

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simple, "Thank you, Mr. Chivers,

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she acting so distant now? Did I do

car journey was heavy with an awkward silence. Cherise, deep in thought, leaned on

doesn't add up; we've spent time

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