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.

the sound of a facial

vigilance illuminating her bright eyes. Quickly, she scanned

speed, a figure burst in. Morris instinctively drew his

familiar

he could see the intruder's features, Morris swiftly holstered his weapon. Gripping Cherise's hand, he pulled her forward and

when Morris's low, magnetic voice whispered in her ear, "Cherise, it's

Cherise's shock shifted into a soft

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

in front of the filing cabinet. "Someone has infiltrated! The

assemble and stand guard in two minutes. Contact the tech team to restore surveillance. The rest of

black-clad bodyguards responded in

Morris held Cherise close, the space tight as

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

Morris tightened his hold, subtly laced with

intensity, Morris instructed Cherise to look at him.