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.

spot at the head of the table and motioned for Cherise to sit beside her. "Come,

left out, Morris joined them by

at Morris,

found herself sandwiched between

piece of meat and plopped it onto Cherise's plate. "Cherise, you're skin and bones. Dig

agreed with a nod, "You look great either way." He followed suit, adding

"Thank you." Then she dug into

other girls who nitpick every calorie and turn their noses up at everything' Throughout the meal, Cherise didn't need to reach for

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 QR code to add a contact. "Let's get linked on WhatsApp to catch up anytime!" Phoebe added,

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full display, and she scanned

Phoche asked Morris to help her

triumphant expression. 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

Chivers residence and turned right, a Bentley turned in

the Porsche Panamera from last night. She wondered, 'Could

questions, Melissa slowly rolled down the

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