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

My Billionaire Family 59

Chapter 59

Cherise nodded, her eyes fixed on the plush velvet box. Lifting the lid, she found a radiant emerald bracelet, its green. shimmer playing with the light.

She could tell at a glance it was top-shelf, the kind of bling that didn't come cheap. Swiftly, Cherise handed the box back to Phoche and said, Phoebe, this is too much. I can't accept it"

Catching Cherise's hesitation, Phoebe replied, "Cherise, you saved my life. This bracelet is nothing by comparison. Besides, my grandson has gotten more money than he knows what to do with. Right, Morris?"

Hovering nearby. Morris took a deep breath and said, "Cherise, is my grandmother's way of saying thanks. You'd hurt her feelings if you didn't take it."

Cherise mulled it over, seeing the sense in his words. She would treat it as payment for her services. "Alright, I'll take it. Thanks, Phoebe.

"Great, that's what I like to hear!" Phoebe said with a nod, beaming with satisfaction.

"Mrs. Chivers, Ms. Leach, Mr. Chivers, dinner's on!" Enya called out to everyone.

Phoebe rose and took Cherise's hand. "Come on, Cherise. Let's see what our chef whipped up.

They filed into the dining room, where a vintage table groaned under a rainbow of dishes: grilled Boston lobster, braised sea cucumber, roasted chicken, goulash soup, and beef stew-Cherise's favorites. Her eyes lit up like a kid on Christmas morning. Catching sight of her excitement, Morris thought how adorable she looked, the urge to pinch her cheek almost irresistible.

motioned for Cherise to sit beside her. "Come, Cherise, right here next to

left out, Morris joined them by taking

eye, Phoebe glanced at Morris, her expression

Cherise found herself

meat and plopped it onto Cherise's plate. "Cherise, you're skin and

with a nod, "You look great either way." He followed suit, adding a chunk of lobster to Cherise's mountain

you." Then

other girls who nitpick every calorie and turn their noses up at everything' Throughout the

Cherise mentioned she had an acupuncture session with Oliver at the Leach residence and was getting ready to leave after a few parting words with Phoebe. "Cherise, are you leaving already? When can I see you again? Or should I come to you?" Phoebe asked, pulling out her phone. and opening her WhatsApp

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sweet smile, her dimples on full display, and she scanned the code

as sharp, Phoche asked Morris to help her set a remark name for

Morris raised an eyebrow, pinched the bridge of his nose, and shook his head in mock surrender. Once they were connected on WhatsApp, Cherise grabbed her bag, ready to leave, when Morris, claiming he was heading back to the office, asked for a ride. Together, they walked out of

exited the Chivers residence and turned right, a Bentley turned in from the

last night. She wondered, 'Could

of questions, Melissa slowly rolled down the window and took off her sunglasses,