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

My Billionaire Family 155

Chapter 155

A slender figure sauntered in, the door closing slowly behind her

Morris, hidden behind the filing cabinet, held his breath, showing no signs of distress as his fists clenched, ready for action.

The newcomer was Cherise, who paused to unlock the facial recognition device by the entrance.

Fortunately, this floor lacked the guards that Crow had mentioned, allowing Cherise to save precious time.

Upon entering, she surveyed the room but found nothing amiss in the office.

Her gaze landed on the two large filing cabinets to her right, and she walked over with careful ease.

Morris sensed her presence and discreetly reached into his jacket's inner pocket.

Cherise, with calm composure, opened the cabinet door to retrieve a binder when a rush of footsteps echoed from outside.

sound of a facial recognition device activating reached

glint of vigilance illuminating her bright eyes. Quickly, she scanned the office and discreetly moved behind

a figure burst in. Morris instinctively drew

familiar

features, Morris swiftly holstered his weapon. Gripping Cherise's hand, he pulled her forward and pivoted

quick, readied to kick backward for her next move when Morris's low, magnetic voice

shock shifted into

here?"

Morris leaned closer, their proximity leaving barely any room for air. "We'll talk outside." Cherise hesitated but nodded, a hint of guilt evident in her

gruff male voice from in front of the filing cabinet. "Someone has infiltrated! The guard in the control room

stand guard in two minutes. Contact the tech team to restore surveillance. The

contingent of black-clad bodyguards responded in unison, scattering to carry

held Cherise close, the space tight as they pressed

faded and silence enveloped the room, Cherise turned to him, signaling silently for him

his hold, subtly laced

Morris instructed Cherise to look at him. "Wait