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

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An hour ago, Leo had wrapped up his call with Enya and dove into a meeting, promptly forgetting her request

The department's projects had hit some snags, and Morris had been letting everyone know it during the meeting. Steven and Leo felt the brunt of it. The room was so tense you could cut it with a knife. Later, a WhatsApp message from Enya pinged on Leo's phone. Has Cherise arrived?] That was when it hit him-Cherise was coming to drop something off.

Feeling the sudden urgency, Leo straightened and approached Morris. "Mr. Chivers, I need to step out for a sec."

visibly annoyed. "Can't it

and Morris's potential anger, Leo pulled out his phone, opened his chat with Enya, and

rushed out of the meeting room. Leo was quick to follow,

let out an awkward laugh. "No clue what's up with Mr. Chivers, but let's just sit tight.

into the grand lobby, Morris spotted Cherise in the corner. With her head down, she was engrossed in at peace that he approached quietly, not wanting to disturb

others in the lobby did a double-take at Morris's unexpected arrival and

receptionist with a bun, gasped, "Mr. Chivers is heading right for my idol! Told you, who

Bet she gets kicked out soon." Another onlooker added, "This is like the umpteenth woman this month coming to Chivers Group for Mr. Chivers. But this one's lucky; she actually gets

think they know each other. Look, Mr. Chivers is closing in, and your

Cherise was going over the Betrico University onboarding documents from Trent when she noticed a pair of shiny black leather shoes Looking up, she saw Morris. She smiled with dimples on her face and

seat next to her, sat down, and said, "The meeting can wait. Why didn't you come up to see me?" Cherise replied earnestly, "I don't have an appointment, and your company has its rules. The staff said too many pretty women come to see you, and they were worried about more harassment, so they asked me to wait here," Morris's mood seemed to sink even lower as he

just following the rules: They treated me well and

been radiating gloom, instantly brightened at Cherise's sweet smile.

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