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.

table and motioned for Cherise to sit beside her. "Come,

over. Not wanting to be left out, Morris joined them by taking the seat

Phoebe glanced at Morris, her expression as serene as a still

the grand table, Cherise found

Cherise's plate. "Cherise, you're skin and bones. Dig in. A little extra padding

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

said, "Thank you." Then she

palpable, her eyes crinkling at the corners. She thought, not like those other girls who nitpick every calorie and turn their noses up at everything' Throughout the meal, Cherise didn't need to reach for

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

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dimples on full display, and she scanned

weren't as sharp, Phoche asked Morris to help

only to find her looking at him with a 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

the Chivers residence and turned right, a Bentley turned in from the left and slowed

last night. She wondered,

the window and took off