My Billionaire Family 266

While Cherise was talking to Xenia on the phone, the elevator arrived. So they ended the call. Once in the elevator, Cherise casually opened WhatsApp, and sure enough, Xenia had sent a photo.

She opened the chat and clicked on the photo. Her eyes gradually widened. The person in the photo was Jason's grandma. She looked a lot like Cherise. Cherise thought she saw it wrong. There was a resemblance, but something seemed different. Turning to Hugh beside her, she asked, "Hugh, do you think the person in this photo looks like me?"

Hugh leaned in for a closer look. "It does look a lot like you, but there's an extra mole on her chin. Otherwise, I would have thought it was you, Ms. Leach."

Cherise nodded. It really did look like her. Squinting closer, she saw the name Megan written in the bottom right corner. That was a name Truman's grandpa, Gavino, had mentioned before.

No wonder the first time Rayburn saw her, he said she looked like someone he knew. And then there was Mr. Gavino and Rita, who always carried a faint scent of candle. No wonder they mistook her for someone else at first glance.

It was indeed a bit uncanny. Medically speaking, among the masses, it was indeed possible for people without a biological connection to look very much alike. But this photo gave her a unique feeling like it was drawing her in like a whirlpool.

moment. They were almost at the top floor. Cherise put her phone away. She'd ask Jason about

Xenia was and how his grandma's photo ended up in her hands. "Hmm, there's a story

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stood him up. Now he was more than angry that none of the proposals from the planning department

working here for over 10 years, right? Even a new graduate could do a better job on this project proposal than you guys! And then there's this. The company's budget report shows the third quarter's profit estimate is way too low!" As he spoke, he frowned, looking like he thought the whole world was out to get

of the desk, afraid

allow them to make changes. They simply stood there quietly, enduring

Steven also felt a bit helpless. It was nearly

small head peeked in from the doorway. Seeing it was pretty quiet inside, a gentle

Leo were the first

surprised, unsure of how long Cherise had been standing at the door and whether she had overheard his recent fit of anger. He felt guilty inside, but all his previous feelings of dissatisfaction seemed to fade away the moment her voice was heard. "Come in!" Morris said in a loving tone. His voice was soft and

Morris act this way before, feeling a mix of surprise

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