Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

Chapter 38

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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.

"Sure was. Looks like our boss has got it

and Hugh exclaimed, disbelief ringing in

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

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

just gave a dramatic groan and picked up

the evening drew to a close after dinner with the Leach family, Oliver arranged for a car to take Cherise home. Exiting the Leach manor, Cherise saw the Rolls-Royce waiting in the driveway, as it had been earlier that day. She told the

streetlamp light framed Cherise as she approached, leaving Morris breathless

got out of

towards her, drawn by an

e you still here?"

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

make sure you weren't stranded," Morris replied,

at hil, Cherise smiled, feeling a stirring

a stark 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 clear

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bid Morris farewell with a simple, "Thank you, Mr. Chivers,

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is she acting so distant now? Did I do something to

with an awkward silence. Cherise, deep in thought, leaned on

he's just not into women? But that doesn't

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